Vulnerability Description
Multiple TCP/IP and ICMP implementations allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network throughput reduction for TCP connections) via a blind throughput-reduction attack using spoofed Source Quench packets, aka the "ICMP Source Quench attack." NOTE: CVE-2004-0790, CVE-2004-0791, and CVE-2004-1060 have been SPLIT based on different attacks; CVE-2005-0065, CVE-2005-0066, CVE-2005-0067, and CVE-2005-0068 are related identifiers that are SPLIT based on the underlying vulnerability. While CVE normally SPLITs based on vulnerability, the attack-based identifiers exist due to the variety and number of affected implementations and solutions that address the attacks instead of the underlying vulnerabilities.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| Sun | Sunos | 5.7 |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2006.4/SCOSA-2006.4.txt
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112861397904255&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/18317
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/19
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/57
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101658-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57746-1Vendor Advisory
- http://www.gont.com.ar/drafts/icmp-attacks-against-tcp.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-016.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-017.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2005-043.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/418882/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428028/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/428058/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13124
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0791?
CVE-2004-0791 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Multiple TCP/IP and ICMP implementations allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (network throughput reduction for TCP connections) via a blind throughput-reduction attack using spoofed So...
How severe is CVE-2004-0791?
CVE-2004-0791 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0791?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Solaris, Sun Sunos.