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CVE-2009-2972

UnknownEPSS 2.85%

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CVE-2009-2972 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. in.lpd in the print service in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors that trigger a "fork()/exec() bomb.". EPSS estimates a 2.85% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

in.lpd in the print service in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors that trigger a "fork()/exec() bomb."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.85%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
SunSolaris8
SunSolaris9

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2972?
in.lpd in the print service in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors that trigger a "fork()/exec() bomb."
How severe is CVE-2009-2972?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2972 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.85% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2972?
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