CVE-2003-1064: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Jul 23, 2003
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Updated

Solaris 8 with IPv6 enabled allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via a crafted IPv6 packet.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun SunOS=5.8

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable IPv6 on affected Solaris 8 systems to prevent processing of crafted IPv6 packets that can cause a kernel panic.

    Solaris 8 (SunOS) IPv6 enabled = disabled

Event History

Jul 23, 2003
CVE Published
04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2003-1064?

The severity of CVE-2003-1064 is classified as critical due to its potential to cause a denial of service through a kernel panic.

2

How do I fix CVE-2003-1064?

To fix CVE-2003-1064, disable IPv6 on your Solaris 8 system or apply the latest patches provided by Sun.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2003-1064?

CVE-2003-1064 affects Solaris 8 systems with IPv6 enabled.

4

Can CVE-2003-1064 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2003-1064 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted IPv6 packets.

5

What impact does CVE-2003-1064 have on system performance?

CVE-2003-1064 can lead to a denial of service, causing system instability and crashes.

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