CVE-2008-5685: Critical severity Sun ScApp vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2008
·
Updated

Sun ScApp firmware 5.18.x, 5.19.x, and 5.20.0 through 5.20.10 on Sun Fire and Netra platforms allows remote attackers to access the System Controller (SC), the system console, and possibly the host OS, and cause a denial of service (shutdown or reboot), via spoofed IP packets.

Affected Software

46 affected components
Sun ScApp=5.18
Sun ScApp=5.19
Sun ScApp=5.20.0
Sun ScApp=5.20.1
Sun ScApp=5.20.2
Sun ScApp=5.20.3
Sun ScApp=5.20.4
Sun ScApp=5.20.5
Sun ScApp=5.20.6
Sun ScApp=5.20.7
Sun ScApp=5.20.8
Sun ScApp=5.20.9
Sun ScApp=5.20.10
Sun Netra=1280
Sun Netra=1290
Sun Sun Fire=3800
Sun Sun Fire=4800
Sun Sun Fire=4810
Sun Sun Fire=6800
Sun Sun Fire=e2900
Sun Sun Fire=e4900
Sun Sun Fire=e6900
Sun Sun Fire=v1280
All of the following
Any of the following
Sun ScApp=5.18
Sun ScApp=5.19
Sun ScApp=5.20.0
Sun ScApp=5.20.1
Sun ScApp=5.20.2
Sun ScApp=5.20.3
Sun ScApp=5.20.4
Sun ScApp=5.20.5
Sun ScApp=5.20.6
Sun ScApp=5.20.7
Sun ScApp=5.20.8
Sun ScApp=5.20.9
Sun ScApp=5.20.10
Any of the following
Sun Netra=1280
Sun Netra=1290
Sun Sun Fire=3800
Sun Sun Fire=4800
Sun Sun Fire=4810
Sun Sun Fire=6800
Sun Sun Fire=e2900
Sun Sun Fire=e4900
Sun Sun Fire=e6900
Sun Sun Fire=v1280

Event History

Dec 19, 2008
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
05:30 PM
DescriptionWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5685?

CVE-2008-5685 has a high severity level due to its potential to allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5685?

To fix CVE-2008-5685, upgrade the Sun ScApp firmware to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions after 5.20.10.

3

What platforms are affected by CVE-2008-5685?

CVE-2008-5685 affects Sun ScApp firmware versions 5.18.x, 5.19.x, and 5.20.0 through 5.20.10 on Sun Fire and Netra platforms.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2008-5685?

The impact of CVE-2008-5685 allows attackers to access the System Controller and potentially cause system shutdowns or reboots.

5

Who is at risk for CVE-2008-5685?

Organizations using affected versions of Sun ScApp firmware on their Sun Fire or Netra platforms are at risk of CVE-2008-5685.

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