VDB-2648 · CVE-2006-5654 · XFDB 29946

Sun Java System Application Server up to 7.3 SSLv2 Network Security Services denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Sun Java System Application Server up to 7.3. This affects an unknown function of the component SSLv2 Network Security Services. Such manipulation leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2006-5654. There is no available exploit. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Sun Java System Application Server up to 7.3 (Application Server Software). Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component SSLv2 Network Security Services. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the Network Security Services (NSS) in Sun Java System Web Server 6.0 before SP 10 and ONE Application Server 7 before Update 3, when SSLv2 is enabled, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (application crash) via unspecified vectors. NOTE: due to lack of details from the vendor, it is unclear whether this is related to vector 1 in CVE-2006-5201 or CVE-2006-3127.

The weakness was presented 11/01/2006 with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2006-5654 since 11/02/2006. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at sunsolve.sun.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (29946), SecurityFocus (BID 20846†), OSVDB (30166†), Secunia (SA22646†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1017143†). See VDB-30900 for similar entry. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

Productinfo

Type

Application Server Software

Vendor

Name

Java System Application Server

Version

License

commercial

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.5

VulDB Base Score: 7.5
VulDB Temp Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Patch: sunsolve.sun.com

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: http://www.sun.com
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2006-5654 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2006-5654
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-2648
X-Force: 29946 - Sun Java Network Security Services denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 20846 - RETIRED: Sun Java System Network Security Services Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 22646 - Sun ONE/Java System Web Server NSS Denial of Service, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 30166 - Sun ONE/Java System Web Server NSS Unspecified Remote DoS
SecurityTracker: 1017143
Vupen: ADV-2006-4299

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/06/2006 09:28
Updated: 04/26/2026 02:07
Changes: 11/06/2006 09:28 (56), 03/30/2019 22:02 (23), 04/26/2026 02:07 (18)
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