CVE-2005-2870: High severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Sep 8, 2005
·Updated
Unknown vulnerability in the net-svc script on Solaris 10 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on a DHCP client via certain DHCP responses.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Solaris=10.0
Event History
Sep 8, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2005-2870?
CVE-2005-2870 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2005-2870?
To fix CVE-2005-2870, update to the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 10.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2005-2870?
CVE-2005-2870 affects remote authenticated users on Solaris 10 systems.
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What can attackers do with CVE-2005-2870?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2005-2870 to execute arbitrary code on affected DHCP clients.
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When was CVE-2005-2870 discovered?
CVE-2005-2870 was published on September 21, 2005.