CVE-2006-5073: High severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Sep 29, 2006
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8, 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted IPv6 packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5013.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=10.0
Sun Solaris=9.0

Event History

Sep 29, 2006
CVE Published
12:07 AM
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-5073?

CVE-2006-5073 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to system panic.

2

What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2006-5073?

CVE-2006-5073 affects Solaris 8, 9, and 10 operating systems.

3

How do I fix CVE-2006-5073?

To fix CVE-2006-5073, you should apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for the affected Solaris versions.

4

Can CVE-2006-5073 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-5073 can be exploited remotely through crafted IPv6 packets.

5

Is CVE-2006-5073 related to other vulnerabilities?

CVE-2006-5073 is a different vulnerability from CVE-2006-5013, although both involve denial of service.

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