CVE-2008-3450: High severity sunos vulnerability

Published Aug 4, 2008
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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

Event History

Aug 4, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
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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.

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