CVE-2006-3783: Medium severity Sun Solaris vulnerability

Published Jul 21, 2006
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Updated

Sun Solaris 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors involving (1) the /net mount point and (2) the "-hosts" map in a mount point.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun Solaris=10.0
Sun Solaris=10.0

Remediation

Event History

Jul 21, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3783?

CVE-2006-3783 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service on affected systems.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2006-3783?

To mitigate CVE-2006-3783, ensure that local users do not have access to exploit the vulnerabilities associated with the /net mount point and the '-hosts' map.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-3783?

CVE-2006-3783 affects Sun Solaris 10 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2006-3783 enable?

CVE-2006-3783 enables local users to execute a denial of service attack, potentially causing system instability or crashes.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-3783?

There is no specific patch for CVE-2006-3783, but you should consult Sun Microsystems for any recommended updates or workarounds.

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