CVE-2008-5422: High severity Sun Ray Server Software vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2008
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Updated

Sun Sun Ray Server Software 3.1 through 4.0 does not properly restrict access, which allows remote attackers to discover the Sun Ray administration password, and obtain admin access to the Data Store and Administration GUI, via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

18 affected components
Sun Ray Server Software=3.0
Sun Ray Server Software=3.1
Sun Ray Server Software=4.0
Sun Solaris=8
Sun Solaris=9
Sun Solaris=10
Sun Ray Server Software=3.1
Sun Ray Server Software=4.0
Sun Solaris=10
Sun Ray Server Software=3.1.1
Sun Ray Server Software=4.0
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server=9
redhat Enterprise Linux=4
Sun Ray Server Software=3.0
Sun Ray Server Software=3.1
Sun Java Desktop System=2.0
Novell Suse Linux Enterprise Server=8
redhat Enterprise Linux=3

Event History

Dec 11, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
03:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5422?

CVE-2008-5422 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for allowing unauthorized access to administrative functions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5422?

To fix CVE-2008-5422, apply the latest security patches provided by Oracle for Sun Ray Server Software versions 3.0 through 4.0.

3

What does CVE-2008-5422 affect?

CVE-2008-5422 affects Oracle Sun Ray Server Software versions 3.0, 3.1, and 4.0 on both SPARC and x86 architectures.

4

What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2008-5422?

Exploiting CVE-2008-5422 could allow an attacker to gain administrative access to the Data Store and Administration GUI, potentially compromising system integrity.

5

Is CVE-2008-5422 present in earlier versions of Sun Ray Server Software?

No, CVE-2008-5422 is not present in versions of Sun Ray Server Software earlier than 3.0.

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