Sun Solaris 8.0 /dev/poll null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Sun Solaris 8.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the file /dev/poll. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2002-2197. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Sun Solaris 8.0 (Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality of the file /dev/poll. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

Unknown vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8.0 allows local users to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a program that uses /dev/poll, triggering a NULL pointer dereference.

The bug was discovered 07/01/2002. The weakness was shared 12/31/2002 with Sun Microsystems (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2002-2197 since 11/16/2005. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 183 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (9489), SecurityFocus (BID 5171†), OSVDB (60063†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-20836†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

• Operating System

Vendor

• Sun

Name

• Solaris

Version

• 8.0

License

• commercial

Support

• end of life (old version)

Website

• Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.2
VulDB Temp Score: 6.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

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Timelineinfo

07/01/2002 🔍
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07/05/2002 +4 days 🔍
12/31/2002 +179 days 🔍
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11/16/2005 +1051 days 🔍
02/15/2009 +1187 days 🔍
08/06/2014 +1998 days 🔍
08/27/2019 +1847 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Organization: Sun Microsystems
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2002-2197 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2002-2197
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-19839
X-Force: 9489
SecurityFocus: 5171 - Sun Solaris /dev/poll Null Pointer Dereference Denial Of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 60063 - Sun Solaris OS, Denial Of Service via Dereference of .dev.poll Null Pointer
Vulnerability Center: 20836 - Sun Solaris 8 Local DoS Vulnerability via Using dev/poll Triggering a NULL Pointer Dereference, Low

Entryinfo

Created: 08/06/2014 12:29
Updated: 08/27/2019 09:30
Changes: 08/06/2014 12:29 (60), 08/27/2019 09:30 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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