Vulnerability Description
Sun Logical Domain Manager (aka LDoms Manager or ldm) 1.0 through 1.0.3 displays the value of the OpenBoot PROM (OBP) security-password variable in cleartext, which allows local users to bypass the SPARC firmware's password protection, and gain privileges or obtain data access, via the "ldm ls -l" command, a different vulnerability than CVE-2008-4992.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Logical Domain Manager | 1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32674Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021224
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139395-02-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139396-02-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139397-02-1Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139398-01-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243606-1Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-460.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32286
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3154
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/46594
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32674Vendor Advisory
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021224
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139395-02-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139396-02-1PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5099?
CVE-2008-5099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). Sun Logical Domain Manager (aka LDoms Manager or ldm) 1.0 through 1.0.3 displays the value of the OpenBoot PROM (OBP) security-password variable in cleartext, which allows local users to bypass the SP...
How severe is CVE-2008-5099?
CVE-2008-5099 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Logical Domain Manager.