Vulnerability 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).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | <= snv_84 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33157Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33325
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021391
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-119067-11-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243566-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-513.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32807
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3431
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47311
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33157Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33325
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1021391
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-119067-11-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-243566-1PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5684?
CVE-2008-5684 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2008-5684?
CVE-2008-5684 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5684?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.