How severe is CVE-2007-5422?

CVE-2007-5422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2007-5422 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2007-5422?

CVE-2007-5422 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5422?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2007-5422 published?

CVE-2007-5422 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2007-5422

CVE-2007-5422 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-16.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (30th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-16
Affected product: Sun Sunos
Published: 2007-10-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in "Solaris Auditing" in the Basic Security Module (BSM) in Sun Solaris 10, when configured for auditing of networking (nt) events, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-5422?: Unspecified vulnerability in "Solaris Auditing" in the Basic Security Module (BSM) in Sun Solaris 10, when configured for auditing of networking (nt) events, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2007-5422?: CVE-2007-5422 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-5422 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-5422?: CVE-2007-5422 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5422?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-5422 published?: CVE-2007-5422 was published on 2007-10-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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