First published: Tue Oct 14 2008(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the adm_build_path function in sadmind in Sun Solstice AdminSuite on Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8 | |
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9 | |
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =9 | |
Oracle Solaris SPARC | =8 |
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CVE-2008-4556 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2008-4556, upgrade to a patched version of Sun Solstice AdminSuite that addresses this vulnerability.
CVE-2008-4556 affects Solaris 8 and 9 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.
Yes, CVE-2008-4556 can be exploited remotely through crafted requests sent to the affected system.
Exploiting CVE-2008-4556 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to system compromise.