CVE-2014-6497: Medium severity sunos vulnerability

Published Oct 15, 2014
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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

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-2014-6497?

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.

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