Description
The libthread library (libthread.so.1) for Solaris 2.5.1 through 8 allows local users to cause a denial of service (hang) of an application that uses libthread by causing the application to wait for a certain mutex.
Products
- Sun Solaris 2.5.1 on x86
- Sun Solaris 2.6
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW3
- Sun Solaris 2.6 HW5
- Sun Solaris 2.6 x86HW5
- Sun Solaris 7.0 on x86
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on X86
- Sun SunOS (formerly Solaris)
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 2.5.1
- Sun Microsystems Solaris 7
- Sun SunOS (Solaris 8) 5.8
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1587, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1587 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References