CVE-2005-4806: Medium severity Sun Java System Web Proxy Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2005
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Updated

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP7 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive service) via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp1
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp2
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp3
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp4
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp5
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp6
Sun Java System Web Proxy Server=3.6-sp7

Remediation

Patch Available

http://secunia.com/advisories/16757

Patch Available

http://securitytracker.com/id?1014875

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101913-1

Event History

Dec 31, 2005
CVE Published
05:00 AM
May 25, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-4806?

CVE-2005-4806 is rated to cause a denial of service, leading to unresponsive services in the affected products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-4806?

To address CVE-2005-4806, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent version of the Sun Java System Web Proxy Server that is not affected.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-4806?

CVE-2005-4806 affects multiple versions of Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6, including SP1 through SP7.

4

Who can exploit CVE-2005-4806?

CVE-2005-4806 can be exploited by remote attackers to trigger a denial of service in the affected versions.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2005-4806?

CVE-2005-4806 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability in the Sun Java System Web Proxy Server.

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