CVE-2008-4556 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 14 Oct 2008 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on Solaris systems via a stack-based buffer overflow in the Solstice AdminSuite daemon.

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-2008-4556?

CVE-2008-4556 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Solaris, published on 14 Oct 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the adm_build_path function in sadmind in Sun Solstice AdminSuite on Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-4556?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Solaris.

How do I fix CVE-2008-4556?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-4556 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-2008-4556 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2008-4556 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c25g-vx8r-h5gx.