CVE-2014-6497: Medium severity sunos vulnerability
Published Oct 15, 2014
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Sun Solaris 11 allows local users to affect availability via unknown vectors related to Kernel.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun SunOS=5.11
Remediation
Event History
Oct 15, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:03 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2014-6497?
CVE-2014-6497 is classified with high severity due to its potential impact on system availability.
2
Who is affected by CVE-2014-6497?
Local users on Oracle Sun Solaris 11 systems running version 5.11 are affected by CVE-2014-6497.
3
How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-6497?
To mitigate the risk of CVE-2014-6497, apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Sun Solaris 11.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-6497?
CVE-2014-6497 is an unspecified vulnerability related to the kernel, affecting system stability.
5
Is CVE-2014-6497 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2014-6497 is not remotely exploitable, as it requires local access to the system.