CVE-2008-6024: Medium severity Sun OpenSolaris vulnerability

Published Feb 2, 2009
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the NFSv4 client module in the kernel on Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris before snv37, when automountd is used, allows user-assisted remote attackers to cause a denial of service (unresponsive NFS filesystems) via unknown vectors.

Affected Software

74 affected components
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_30
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_33
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_26
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_30
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_01
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_18
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_11
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_27
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_23
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_07
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_24
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_31
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_05
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_07
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_04
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_31
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_05
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_09
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_17
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_06
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_22
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_04
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_35
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_13
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_09
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_34
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_29
Sun Solaris=10
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_10
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_28
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_08
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_11
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_10
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_01
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_25
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_25
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_18
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_26
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_16
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_12
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_19
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_13
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_06
Sun OpenSolaris<=snv_36
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_32
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_16
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_34
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_20
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_02
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_14
Sun OpenSolaris<=snv_36
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_03
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_21
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_19
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_15
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_21
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_20
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_23
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_15
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_02
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_08
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_28
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_24
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_27
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_32
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_33
Sun Solaris=10
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_14
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_35
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_17
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_22
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_12
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_03
Sun OpenSolaris=snv_29

Event History

Feb 2, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:00 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2008-6024?

The severity of CVE-2008-6024 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects NFSv4 client module, potentially leading to unresponsive NFS filesystems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2008-6024?

To fix CVE-2008-6024, it is recommended to upgrade to a more recent version of the Solaris or OpenSolaris kernel that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-6024?

CVE-2008-6024 affects specific versions of Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris prior to snv_37, including several older snv releases.

4

Can CVE-2008-6024 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2008-6024 can be exploited by user-assisted remote attackers, which means active participation from the victim is required for the attack to succeed.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2008-6024?

The potential impacts of CVE-2008-6024 include service disruption and unavailability of NFS filesystems, leading to operational issues.

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