CVE-2007-2045
First published: Mon Apr 16 2007(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the IP implementation in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) via crafted IP packets, probably related to fragmented packets with duplicate or missing fragments.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.8 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102866-1
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017911
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24857
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-165.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23468
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24987
- http://osvdb.org/34901
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1375
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33597
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9127
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-2045?
The severity of CVE-2007-2045 is considered high due to its potential to cause denial of service through CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2045?
To fix CVE-2007-2045, it is recommended to apply the relevant patches provided by Sun for Solaris 8 and 9.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-2045?
CVE-2007-2045 affects Sun Solaris versions 5.8 and 5.9.
What type of attack does CVE-2007-2045 describe?
CVE-2007-2045 describes a denial of service attack using crafted IP packets.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2007-2045?
Although specific workarounds may vary, general network filtering to block malicious packets can help mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2007-2045.
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