CVE-2006-5013: High severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Sep 27, 2006
·Updated
Sun Solaris 10 before patch 118855-16 (20060925), when run on x64 systems using IPv6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (kernel panic) via crafted IPv6 packets.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun Solaris=10.0
Event History
Sep 27, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:07 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5013?
CVE-2006-5013 has a high severity due to its potential to cause a denial of service via kernel panic.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-5013?
To fix CVE-2006-5013, apply patch 118855-16 or later to your Solaris 10 x64 system.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2006-5013?
CVE-2006-5013 affects Sun Solaris 10 x64 systems that are running an unpatched version prior to 118855-16.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-5013?
CVE-2006-5013 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to a kernel panic.
5
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2006-5013?
Currently, the recommended approach is to apply the necessary patches as there are no viable workarounds to mitigate the issue.