CVE-2006-0191: Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users to cause a denial of service (null dereferen...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0191 is a reported Solaris 10 local denial-of-service issue. A user with local access could trigger a null dereference involving the find command and /proc, potentially crashing or disrupting the system. Public details are sparse, and the affected scope is not clearly enumerated. Exposure appears limited to Solaris 10 environments and requires local user access based on the CVE description. Downstream exposure should be checked against vendor advisories, including Sun Alert 102108 and Avaya ASA-2006-056, because the source bundle does not provide a complete affected-product matrix. Treat as a legacy platform resilience risk. It is unlikely to be internet-exposed from the available evidence, but Solaris 10 systems with local users or vendor appliance dependencies should be identified and handled through patch confirmation, access control, or retirement planning. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris 10 systems and any vendor appliances based on Solaris 10.; Check Sun Alert 102108 or current Oracle guidance for fixed packages or required actions.; Review Avaya ASA-2006-056 if Avaya products are in scope..

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Jun 29, 2026, 15:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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