CVE-2008-1480

Name: CVE-2008-1480
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-03-24T22:44:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 6.21%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-1480 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rpc.metad in Sun Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed RPC request.. EPSS estimates a 6.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rpc.metad in Sun Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed RPC request.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

6.21%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	10
Sun	Sunos	5.10

References

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-1480?

rpc.metad in Sun Solaris 10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a malformed RPC request.

How severe is CVE-2008-1480?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-1480 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1480?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2008-1480?

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Source: NVD / NIST