CVE-2006-2298: Medium severity Internet Key Exchange Internet Key Exchange vulnerability

Published May 10, 2006
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Updated

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in the libike library in Solaris 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (in.iked daemon crash) via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Internet Key Exchange Internet Key Exchange=1

Event History

May 10, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-2298?

CVE-2006-2298 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-2298?

Fixing CVE-2006-2298 involves applying the appropriate patches provided by the vendor for the affected versions of Solaris.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2006-2298?

CVE-2006-2298 affects the IKEv1 implementation in the libike library for Solaris 9 and 10.

4

Can CVE-2006-2298 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-2298 can be exploited remotely by sending crafted IKE packets to the affected system.

5

What is the impact of CVE-2006-2298 on my system?

The impact of CVE-2006-2298 includes potential crashes of the in.iked daemon, leading to a denial of service.

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