CVE-2008-2710: Integer Overflow

Published Jun 16, 2008
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Updated

Integer signedness error in the ipsetsrcfilter function in the IP Multicast Filter in uts/common/inet/ip/ipmulti.c in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris before snv92 allows local users to execute arbitrary code in other Solaris Zones via an SIOCSIPMSFILTER IOCTL request with a large value of the imsf->imsfnumsrc field, which triggers an out-of-bounds write of kernel memory. NOTE: this was reported as an integer overflow, but the root cause involves the bypass of a signed comparison.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Sun Solaris<=10
Sun OpenSolaris=10
Sun SunOS<=-

Event History

Jun 16, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-2710?

CVE-2008-2710 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-2710?

To mitigate CVE-2008-2710, apply the available patches from Oracle for Solaris versions affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-2710?

CVE-2008-2710 affects Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris versions before snv_92 on SPARC architecture.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2008-2710?

CVE-2008-2710 is an integer signedness error vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution in Solaris Zones.

5

Can CVE-2008-2710 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2008-2710 requires local access to the system, thus it cannot be exploited remotely.

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