Description
Unknown vulnerability in Solaris 8, when the 0x02 bit (aka TEST, KMF_DEADBEEF, or deadbeef) is set in the kmem_flags kernel parameter, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system panic).
Products
- Sun Solaris 8.0 on X86
- Sun SunOS (Solaris 8) 5.8
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2002-1589, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2002-1589 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