CVE-2006-5396
First published: Wed Oct 18 2006(Updated: )
The tcp_fuse_rcv_drain function in the Sun Solaris 10 kernel before 20061017, when TCP Fusion is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a TCP loopback connection with both endpoints on the same system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS) | =10.0 | |
| =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102667-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/20587
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017082
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22453
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/4080
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/29630
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2199
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-5396?
CVE-2006-5396 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2006-5396 affect Solaris 10 users?
CVE-2006-5396 allows local users on Solaris 10 to crash the system through a specific TCP loopback connection.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2006-5396?
Exploiting CVE-2006-5396 results in a system crash, making it unavailable for legitimate users.
How can CVE-2006-5396 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2006-5396, users should update their Solaris 10 systems to the version released after October 17, 2006.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-5396?
Local users on systems running Solaris 10 before the October 17, 2006 update are affected by CVE-2006-5396.
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