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CVE-2008-5009

UnknownEPSS 0.23%

Last modified

CVE-2008-5009 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the s_xout kernel module in Sun Solstice X.25 9.2, when running on a multiple CPU machine, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving reading the /dev/xty file.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the s_xout kernel module in Sun Solstice X.25 9.2, when running on a multiple CPU machine, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving reading the /dev/xty file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.23%

13.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunSolstice X.259.2Unknown

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5009?
Race condition in the s_xout kernel module in Sun Solstice X.25 9.2, when running on a multiple CPU machine, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving reading the /dev/xty file.
How severe is CVE-2008-5009?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5009 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5009?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST