CVE-2007-5716: High severity Sun Solaris vulnerability
Published Oct 30, 2007
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Internet Protocol (IP) functionality in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors, probably related to a UDP packet.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Sun Solaris=10.0
Sun Solaris=10.0-unkown
Remediation
Event History
Oct 30, 2007
CVE Published
09:46 PM
Oct 31, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5716?
CVE-2007-5716 is considered to have a high severity due to its ability to cause a local denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5716?
To remediate CVE-2007-5716, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 10.
3
Which systems are affected by CVE-2007-5716?
CVE-2007-5716 affects Sun Solaris 10 systems on both SPARC and x86 architectures.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2007-5716 enable?
CVE-2007-5716 enables local users to cause a system panic, resulting in denial of service.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-5716?
Disabling unnecessary IP functionalities may mitigate risks associated with CVE-2007-5716 until patches are applied.