CVE-2008-0964: Buffer Overflow

Published Aug 8, 2008
·
Updated

Multiple stack-based buffer overflows in snoop on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris before snv96, when the -o option is omitted, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SMB packet.

Affected Software

23 affected components
Sun Solaris=8
Sun Solaris=9
Sun OpenSolaris<=build_snv_95
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_89
Sun Solaris=9
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_19
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_01
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_92
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_88
Sun Solaris=8
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun Solaris=10
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_22
Sun OpenSolaris
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.9
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_91
Sun OpenSolaris
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_02
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_64
Sun Solaris=10
Sun OpenSolaris
Sun OpenSolaris=build_snv_13

Event History

Aug 8, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:12 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-0964?

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

4

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.

5

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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