CVE-2006-5073

Name: CVE-2006-5073
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2006-09-29T00:07:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.45%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2006-5073 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8, 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted IPv6 packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5013.. EPSS estimates a 3.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8, 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted IPv6 packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5013.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.45%

87.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	9.0
Sun	Solaris	10.0
Sun	Sunos	5.8

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2006
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2006-5073?

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Solaris 8, 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted IPv6 packets, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-5013.

How severe is CVE-2006-5073?

Severity scoring for CVE-2006-5073 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2006-5073?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2006-5073?

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Source: NVD / NIST