CVE-2008-3869

Name: CVE-2008-3869
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-26T21:30:00.25+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.58%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-3869 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 7.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.58%

93.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	8.0
Sun	Solaris	9.0

References

Timeline

Published: May 26, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-3869?

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.

How severe is CVE-2008-3869?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-3869 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3869?

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Source: NVD / NIST