CVE-2008-5684

Name: CVE-2008-5684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-12-19T17:30:03.203+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5684 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the X Inter Client Exchange library (aka libICE) in Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_85 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), as demonstrated by a port scan that triggers a segmentation violation in the Gnome session manager (aka gnome-session).. EPSS estimates a 2.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the X Inter Client Exchange library (aka libICE) in Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_85 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), as demonstrated by a port scan that triggers a segmentation violation in the Gnome session manager (aka gnome-session).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.39%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Opensolaris	<= snv_84
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_01
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_02
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_03
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_04
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_05
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_06
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_07
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_08
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_09
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_10
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_11
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_12
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_13
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_14
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_15
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_16
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_17
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_18
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_19
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_20
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_21
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_22
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_23
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_24
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_25
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_26
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_27
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_28
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_29
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_30
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_31
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_32
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_33
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_34
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_35
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_36
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_37
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_38
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_39
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_40
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_41
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_42
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_43
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_44
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_45
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_46
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_47
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_48
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_49

Showing 50 of 88 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 19, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5684?

How severe is CVE-2008-5684?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5684 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5684?

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-2008-5684?

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Source: NVD / NIST