Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-6490

First published: Wed Oct 15 2014(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11 allows remote attackers to affect availability via vectors related to SMB server user component.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
SunOS=5.11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-6490?

    CVE-2014-6490 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting the availability of Oracle Sun Solaris 11.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-6490?

    To fix CVE-2014-6490, apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Sun Solaris 11.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-6490?

    CVE-2014-6490 affects systems running Oracle SunOS version 5.11.

  • What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2014-6490?

    CVE-2014-6490 can be exploited by remote attackers aiming to disrupt the availability of the SMB server components.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-6490?

    No specific workarounds are provided for CVE-2014-6490, making patching the only viable solution.

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