CVE-2008-5689: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Dec 19, 2008
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Updated

tun in IP Tunnel in Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv01 through snv76 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted SIOCGTUNPARAM IOCTL request, which triggers a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Software

160 affected components
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_36
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_30
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_70
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_33
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_101
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_57
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_26
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_50
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_73
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_72
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_67
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_30
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_01
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_18
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_53
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_41
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_74
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_11
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_66
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_27
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_39
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_23
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_46
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_52
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_07
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_55
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_72
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_24
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_31
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_05
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_07
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_56
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_43
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_39
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_50
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_04
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_31
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_58
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_05
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_54
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_40
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_65
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_49
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_09
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_65
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_17
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_06
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_62
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_37
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_100
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_71
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_22
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_04
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_35
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_13
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_09
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_64
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_34
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_66
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_61
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_42
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_44
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_38
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_36
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_29
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_59
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_10
Sun Solaris=10.0
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_70
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_45
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_28
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_08
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_11
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_10
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_43
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_48
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_59
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_48
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_01
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_25
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_25
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_18
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_51
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_26
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_63
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_16
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_100
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_12
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_37
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_40
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_19
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_45
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_13
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_06
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_32
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_52
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_16
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_69
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_68
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_67
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_46
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_71
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_64
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_34
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_20
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_102
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_02
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_14
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_57
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_60
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_03
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_21
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_75
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_19
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_76
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_15
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_21
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_47
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_20
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_49
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_55
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_23
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_73
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_15
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_02
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_69
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_44
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_60
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_08
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_63
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_61
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_53
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_58
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_101
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_68
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_28
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_24
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_27
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_32
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_75
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_56
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_102
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_42
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_74
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_41
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_33
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_47
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_14
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_35
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_17
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_22
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_76
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_54
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_62
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_12
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_38
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_03
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_51
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_29
Sun Solaris=10.0

Remediation

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-242266-1

Event History

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

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-5689?

CVE-2008-5689 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing denial of service and possibly allowing arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-5689?

To fix CVE-2008-5689, you should apply the relevant patches provided by your system vendor for Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris versions affected by this vulnerability.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2008-5689?

CVE-2008-5689 affects multiple versions of Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris, including snv releases from 01 to 76.

4

What does CVE-2008-5689 exploit?

CVE-2008-5689 exploits a vulnerability in the tun IP Tunnel that allows a local user to trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

5

Can CVE-2008-5689 lead to remote exploits?

CVE-2008-5689 is a local vulnerability and does not allow remote exploits, but it can still affect the stability and security of the system.

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