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AU-2009.0005 -- AusCERT Update - [Solaris] - Updated - Security Vulnerability in the ACL (acl(2)) Implementation for UFS File Systems May Allow a Local User to Panic the System

Date: 16 January 2009
References: ESB-2008.0892

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AusCERT Update AU-2009.0005 - [Solaris]
Updated - Security Vulnerability in the ACL (acl(2)) Implementation for UFS
File Systems May Allow a Local User to Panic the System
16 January 2009        

        AusCERT Update Summary
        ----------------------

Product:              acl
Publisher:            Sun Microsystems
Operating System:     Solaris
Impact:               Denial of Service
Access:               Existing Account
CVE Names:            CVE-2008-4160

Ref:                  ESB-2008.0892

Original Bulletin:    
  http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/printfriendly.do?assetkey=1-66-242267-1

Sun has updated Solution 242267 to include patches for Solaris 9 and 10. 
Patches for Solaris 8 have not yet been released.

Please see ESB-2008.0892 for more details.

AusCERT has made every effort to ensure that the information contained
in this document is accurate.  However, the decision to use the information
described is the responsibility of each user or organisation. The decision to
follow or act on information or advice contained in this security bulletin is
the responsibility of each user or organisation, and should be considered in
accordance with your organisation's site policies and procedures. AusCERT
takes no responsibility for consequences which may arise from following or
acting on information or advice contained in this security bulletin.

If you believe that your computer system has been compromised or attacked in 
any way, we encourage you to let us know by completing the secure National IT 
Incident Reporting Form at:

        http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=3192

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