CVE-2008-4619
First published: Mon Oct 20 2008(Updated: )
The RPC subsystem in Sun Solaris 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted request to procedure 8 in program 100000 (rpcbind), related to the XDR_DECODE operation and the taddr2uaddr function. NOTE: this might be a duplicate of CVE-2007-0165.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun SunOS | =5.9 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-October/msg00819.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32475
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/29/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/28/2
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-200412-1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/10/31/2
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/4440
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2945
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46057
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/6775
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-4619?
CVE-2008-4619 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by crashing the rpcbind daemon.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4619?
To fix CVE-2008-4619, it is recommended to upgrade to the latest patched version of Sun Solaris that addresses this vulnerability.
What software is affected by CVE-2008-4619?
CVE-2008-4619 specifically affects Sun Solaris 9 (SunOS 5.9) systems utilizing the RPC subsystem.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2008-4619?
Exploiting CVE-2008-4619 can lead to a denial of service, causing the rpcbind service to crash and disrupt network services.
Can CVE-2008-4619 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2008-4619 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to send crafted requests that trigger the vulnerability.
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