Vulnerability Description
The Kerberos credential renewal feature in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10, and OpenSolaris build snv_01 through snv_104, allows local users to cause a denial of service (authentication failure) via unspecified vectors related to incorrect cache file permissions, and lack of credential storage by the store_cred function in pam_krb5.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_01 |
| Sun | Solaris | 8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33042Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33313PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-112908-33-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-244866-1Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-515.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/32793
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021390
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3428Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47291
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33042Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33313PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-112908-33-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-244866-1Vendor Advisory
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2008-515.htm
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-5690?
CVE-2008-5690 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). The Kerberos credential renewal feature in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10, and OpenSolaris build snv_01 through snv_104, allows local users to cause a denial of service (authentication failure) via unspecif...
How severe is CVE-2008-5690?
CVE-2008-5690 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-5690?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.