CVE-2008-2121: High severity sunos vulnerability
Published May 9, 2008
·Updated
The TCP implementation in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and new connection timeouts) via a TCP SYN flood attack.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
May 9, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2121?
CVE-2008-2121 has a high severity rating due to its ability to cause denial of service through TCP SYN flood attacks.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-2121?
To fix CVE-2008-2121, it is recommended to apply the latest patches and updates from Sun Solaris.
3
Which versions of Sun Solaris are affected by CVE-2008-2121?
CVE-2008-2121 affects Sun Solaris versions 5.8, 5.9, and 5.10.
4
What type of attack is related to CVE-2008-2121?
CVE-2008-2121 is related to TCP SYN flood attacks that can cause CPU consumption and connection timeouts.
5
Can CVE-2008-2121 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-2121 can be exploited remotely by attackers aiming to launch a denial of service attack.