# CVE-2009-4226: Race condition in the IP module in the kernel in Sun OpenSolaris snv\_106 through snv\_124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of servic

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-12-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Race condition in the IP module in the kernel in Sun OpenSolaris snv_106 through snv_124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors related to the (1) tcp_do_getsockname or (2) tcp_do_getpeername function.

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## References

- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54574
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3413
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268189-1
- http://opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?messageID=415069&tstart=0

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