CVE-2008-3869 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 26 May 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Sun Solaris systems via a crafted RPC request to the sadmind service.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2008-3869?

CVE-2008-3869 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 26 May 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Heap-based buffer overflow in sadmind in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request, related to improper decoding of request parameters.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3869?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3869?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3869 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2008-3869 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3869 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-9vvj-7q58-pch2.