CVE-2002-1589

Solaris 8 - Denial of Service via kmem_flags Kernel Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

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).

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Patch vendor-advisory x_refsource_sunalert
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-48067-1
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/10496
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6080

Scores

EPSS 0.0008
EPSS Percentile 23.7%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
sun/solaris 8.0
sun/sunos 5.8
Published Oct 24, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026