CVE-2008-0242

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in libdevinfo in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users to access files and gain privileges via unknown vectors, related to login device permissions.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory sun.com Vendor Advisory sun.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5211	vdb entry signature
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103165-1	vendor advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-200641-1	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/28493	third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0131	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1019187	vdb entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39629	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/27253	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2008-0242?: CVE-2008-0242 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2008-0242?: To fix CVE-2008-0242, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2008-0242 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2008-0242 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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