CVE-2008-3870 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Sun Solaris systems via a crafted RPC request triggering a heap-based buffer overflow in sadmind.
- 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-2008-3870?
CVE-2008-3870 is a critical 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
Integer overflow in sadmind in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted RPC request that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to improper memory allocation.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-3870?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Solaris.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3870?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-3870 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-3870 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-3870 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Solaris
Sources
Also known as CVE-2009-3870, GHSA-4fcg-8w49-fpj6.