Security readout for executives and security teams
This CVE describes a local denial-of-service flaw in the Solaris UFS filesystem ACL handling. A local user could trigger a NULL pointer dereference that panics the kernel, causing system downtime. Sources do not show remote exploitation, data theft, or code execution. Exposure is most likely on legacy Solaris 8, 9, 10, or OpenSolaris systems using UFS and Solaris ACLs where untrusted or low-trust users have local access. The bundle does not provide complete product CPEs or detailed downstream vendor impact. Prioritize where affected Solaris systems support critical services or allow many local users. This is mainly an availability risk, not a confirmed remote compromise risk. Unsupported systems should be moved toward retirement or vendor-supported remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris and OpenSolaris systems that still use UFS and ACLs.; Consult Sun Alert 242267 and current Oracle guidance for patches or migration direction.; Limit local shell access to trusted users on affected legacy hosts..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- solaris-acl-dos(45236)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5639CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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