CVE-2008-5909: High severity Sun OpenSolaris vulnerability
Published Jan 16, 2009
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in convlpd in Sun OpenSolaris has unknown impact and local attack vectors, related to improper handling of temporary files, aka Bug ID 6655641.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Sun OpenSolaris
Event History
Jan 16, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:30 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5909?
The severity of CVE-2008-5909 is currently unspecified with unknown impacts.
2
How do I fix CVE-2008-5909?
To fix CVE-2008-5909, ensure that the software is updated to the latest security patches available from Sun OpenSolaris.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5909?
CVE-2008-5909 affects users of Sun OpenSolaris due to improper handling of temporary files.
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Can CVE-2008-5909 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2008-5909 has local attack vectors, meaning it requires local access to exploit.
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What kind of attacks does CVE-2008-5909 allow?
CVE-2008-5909 may allow local attackers to exploit the vulnerability, but the exact attack methods are currently unknown.