Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2006-3664 is an old Solaris NIS server flaw that can make ypserv hang, causing a denial of service. The sources identify Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10 as affected, but do not describe the trigger, severity score, or confirmed exploitation. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments still running Solaris 8, 9, or 10 with NIS server services enabled. Organizations that retired Solaris NIS or isolated it from untrusted networks have lower likely exposure. Prioritize this where legacy Solaris NIS supports authentication, naming, or business-critical systems. The main concern is service disruption, and the evidence is incomplete. Unsupported platforms should be isolated or retired rather than treated as normal operating risk. Mitigation focus: Check Sun Alert 102462 and current Oracle guidance for supported fixes or workarounds.; Inventory Solaris 8, 9, and 10 systems and identify NIS server usage.; Restrict NIS server reachability to trusted administrative and client networks only..
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- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1921CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- solaris-ypserv-dos(27722)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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