CVE-2006-5213: Low severity sun solaris vulnerability
Sun Solaris 10 before 20061006 uses "incorrect and insufficient permission checks" that allow local users to intercept or spoof packets by creating a raw socket on a link aggregation (network device aggregation).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5213?
CVE-2006-5213 is categorized with high severity due to its potential for local users to intercept or spoof network packets.
How do I fix CVE-2006-5213?
To fix CVE-2006-5213, update your Solaris 10 system to a version released after 20061006 that addresses the insufficient permission checks.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5213?
Local users of Sun Solaris 10 prior to the patch release on October 6, 2006, are affected by CVE-2006-5213.
What kind of attacks can be conducted due to CVE-2006-5213?
CVE-2006-5213 allows local users to perform packet interception and spoofing attacks by creating raw sockets.
What platforms are impacted by CVE-2006-5213?
CVE-2006-5213 specifically affects the Solaris 10 operating system on SPARC architecture.