CVE-2007-3223: High severity Sun SunOS vulnerability

Published Jun 14, 2007
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the NFS server in Sun Solaris 10 before 20070613 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) via certain XDR data in NFS requests, probably related to processing of data by the xdrbool and xdrmblkgetint32 functions.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun Solaris=10.0

Event History

Jun 14, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3223?

CVE-2007-3223 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by triggering a system crash.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3223?

To fix CVE-2007-3223, update your Sun Solaris 10 system to the latest patch available that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2007-3223?

CVE-2007-3223 affects users of Sun Solaris 10 and SunOS 5.10 who are running an unpatched version of the NFS server.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2007-3223?

CVE-2007-3223 is an attack that exploits specific issues in the handling of XDR data in NFS requests, leading to potential denial of service.

5

When was CVE-2007-3223 reported?

CVE-2007-3223 was reported and publicly disclosed in 2007, with specific concerns regarding its impact on system stability.

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