CVE-2014-6490: Medium severity sunos vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2014
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Updated

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

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sun SunOS=5.11

Event History

Oct 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:03 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2014-6490?

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

3

Who is affected by CVE-2014-6490?

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

4

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.

5

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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