CVE-2008-3450: High severity sunos vulnerability
Published Aug 4, 2008
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the namefs kernel module in Sun Solaris 8 through 10 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
3 affected components
Sun SunOS=5.8
Sun SunOS=5.10
Sun SunOS=5.9
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 4, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-3450?
CVE-2008-3450 has a high severity level, as it allows local users to gain elevated privileges or potentially cause a denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-3450?
To fix CVE-2008-3450, you should apply the latest patches provided by Sun for Solaris 8, 9, and 10.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-3450?
CVE-2008-3450 affects local users of Sun Solaris versions 8 through 10.
4
What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2008-3450?
CVE-2008-3450 allows for privilege escalation attacks and can lead to a system panic.
5
When was CVE-2008-3450 reported?
CVE-2008-3450 was reported in 2008, highlighting vulnerabilities in the namefs kernel module of Solaris.