CVE-2012-1683: Medium severity Sun SunOS vulnerability
Published May 3, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 8, 9, 10, and 11 allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to gssd.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun SunOS=5.9
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.11
Remediation
Event History
May 3, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1683?
The severity of CVE-2012-1683 is high due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2
What versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2012-1683?
CVE-2012-1683 affects Oracle Sun Solaris versions 8, 9, 10, and 11.
3
How do I fix CVE-2012-1683?
To fix CVE-2012-1683, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for affected Solaris versions.
4
What type of users are impacted by CVE-2012-1683?
CVE-2012-1683 affects local users on the Solaris operating system.
5
What related components should be monitored for CVE-2012-1683?
Users should monitor gssd and related components for vulnerabilities related to CVE-2012-1683.