CVE-2008-1778
First published: Mon Apr 14 2008(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the floating point context switch implementation in Sun Solaris 9 and 10 on x86 platforms might allow local users to cause a denial of service (application exit), corrupt data, or trigger incorrect calculations via unknown vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.10 | |
| Sun SunOS | =5.9 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-233921-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/28733
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019833
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29728
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1193/references
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41765
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A4950
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-1778?
The severity of CVE-2008-1778 is classified as a potential denial of service vulnerability affecting Sun Solaris.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1778?
To fix CVE-2008-1778, apply the latest security patches provided by Sun Microsystems for Solaris 9 and 10.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-1778?
CVE-2008-1778 affects local users on Sun Solaris 9 and 10 running on x86 platforms.
What can happen if CVE-2008-1778 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2008-1778 may lead to application exits, data corruption, or incorrect calculations.
Which versions of Solaris are impacted by CVE-2008-1778?
CVE-2008-1778 impacts Sun Solaris versions 5.9 and 5.10.
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