CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2008-0964: Buffer Overflow

First published: Fri Aug 08 2008(Updated: )

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in snoop on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_96, when the -o option is omitted, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMB packet.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris SPARC=8
Oracle Solaris SPARC=9
Solaris<=build_snv_95
Solaris=build_snv_89
Oracle Solaris SPARC=9
Solaris=build_snv_19
Solaris=build_snv_01
Solaris=build_snv_92
Solaris=build_snv_88
Oracle Solaris SPARC=8
Sun SunOS=5.8
Oracle Solaris SPARC=10
Solaris=build_snv_22
Solaris
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.9
Solaris=build_snv_91
Solaris
Solaris=build_snv_02
Solaris=build_snv_64
Oracle Solaris SPARC=10
Solaris
Solaris=build_snv_13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2008-0964?

    CVE-2008-0964 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2008-0964?

    To mitigate CVE-2008-0964, update to the latest version of the affected software where this vulnerability has been patched.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-0964?

    CVE-2008-0964 affects Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris versions before snv_96.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-0964?

    Exploitation of CVE-2008-0964 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on compromised systems.

  • What is the attack vector for CVE-2008-0964?

    CVE-2008-0964 can be exploited via crafted SMB packets sent to the affected systems.

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