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CVE-2006-2298

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in the libike library in Solaris 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (in.iked daemon crash) via crafted IKE pack…

Published May 10, 2006internet_key_exchangeEPSS 2.76%

Overview

CVE-2006-2298 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting internet_key_exchange internet_key_exchange. It was published on May 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Internet Key Exchange version 1 (IKEv1) implementation in the libike library in Solaris 9 and 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (in.iked daemon crash) via crafted IKE packets, as demonstrated by the PROTOS ISAKMP Test Suite for IKEv1.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from internet_key_exchange. Update internet_key_exchange to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/20050Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1016043Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102246-1Refwww.ee.oulu.fi/research/ouspg/protos/testing/c09/isakmp/Refwww.niscc.gov.uk/niscc/docs/re-20051114-01014.pdf?lang=enRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/17902Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1733Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/26311Refsecunia.com/advisories/20050Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1016043

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-2298?

CVE-2006-2298 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting internet_key_exchange internet_key_exchange. It was published on May 10, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-2298?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-2298?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from internet_key_exchange. Update internet_key_exchange to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2006-2298?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2006-2298 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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