Vulnerability Description
The TCP implementation in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and new connection timeouts) via a TCP SYN flood attack.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Sunos | 5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30125
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30131Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-200864-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-206.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29089Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019989
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1453/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1585/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42264
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30125
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30131Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-200864-1
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-206.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29089Patch
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019989
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2121?
CVE-2008-2121 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The TCP implementation in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and new connection timeouts) via a TCP SYN flood attack.
How severe is CVE-2008-2121?
CVE-2008-2121 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2121?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Sunos.