CVE-2004-0791: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Multiple TCP/IP and ICMP implementations allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network throughput reduction for TCP connections) via a blind throughput-reduction attack using spoofed Source Quench packets, aka the "ICMP Source Quench attack." NOTE: CVE-2004-0790, CVE-2004-0791, and CVE-2004-1060 have been SPLIT based on different attacks; CVE-2005-0065, CVE-2005-0066, CVE-2005-0067, and CVE-2005-0068 are related identifiers that are SPLIT based on the underlying vulnerability. While CVE normally SPLITs based on vulnerability, the attack-based identifiers exist due to the variety and number of affected implementations and solutions that address the attacks instead of the underlying vulnerabilities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0791?
CVE-2004-0791 has a severity rating that indicates a denial of service risk, affecting network throughput for TCP connections.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0791?
To fix CVE-2004-0791, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates provided by the affected software vendors.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2004-0791?
CVE-2004-0791 affects multiple versions of SunOS and Oracle Solaris including versions 5.7, 5.8, 9.0, and 10.0.
What type of attack does CVE-2004-0791 involve?
CVE-2004-0791 involves a blind throughput-reduction attack using spoofed Source Quench packets.
What is the impact of CVE-2004-0791 on network performance?
The impact of CVE-2004-0791 on network performance can result in significant reduction in TCP connection throughput.