CVE-2008-0965: Critical severity oracle solaris and zettabyte file system (zfs) vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2008
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Updated

Multiple format string vulnerabilities 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 format string specifiers in an 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-2008-0965?

CVE-2008-0965 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-0965?

To fix CVE-2008-0965, apply the latest patches available for your version of Solaris or OpenSolaris.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2008-0965?

CVE-2008-0965 affects Sun Solaris versions 8 to 10 and OpenSolaris builds prior to snv_96.

4

Can CVE-2008-0965 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2008-0965 can be exploited remotely through crafted SMB packets.

5

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-0965?

Exploitation of CVE-2008-0965 can lead to arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

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