CVE-2008-3870: Buffer Overflow

Published May 26, 2009
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Updated

Integer overflow in sadmind in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to improper memory allocation.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Sun Solaris=8.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=9.0
Sun Solaris=8.0

Event History

May 26, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-3870?

CVE-2008-3870 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-3870?

To fix CVE-2008-3870, it is recommended to apply the relevant patches provided by Oracle for Solaris 8 and 9.

3

What impact does CVE-2008-3870 have on affected systems?

CVE-2008-3870 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable Solaris systems.

4

Which versions of Solaris are affected by CVE-2008-3870?

CVE-2008-3870 affects Solaris 8 and 9 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.

5

How does CVE-2008-3870 exploit occur?

The exploit for CVE-2008-3870 occurs through a crafted RPC request that triggers an integer overflow, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

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