How severe is CVE-2008-0730?

CVE-2008-0730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0730 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0730?

CVE-2008-0730 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0730?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2008-0730 published?

CVE-2008-0730 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0730

CVE-2008-0730 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Solaris
Published: 2008-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The (1) Simplified Chinese, (2) Traditional Chinese, (3) Korean, and (4) Thai language input methods in Sun Solaris 10 create files and directories with weak permissions under (a) .iiim/le and (b) .Xlocale in home directories, which might allow local users to write to, or read from, the home directories of other users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0730?: The (1) Simplified Chinese, (2) Traditional Chinese, (3) Korean, and (4) Thai language input methods in Sun Solaris 10 create files and directories with weak permissions under (a) .iiim/le and (b) .Xlocale in home directories, which might allow local users to write to, or read from, the home directories of other users.
How severe is CVE-2008-0730?: CVE-2008-0730 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0730 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0730?: CVE-2008-0730 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0730?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0730 published?: CVE-2008-0730 was published on 2008-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:*:ko:*:*:sparc:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:*:ko:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:*:th:*:*:sparc:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:*:th:*:*:x86:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:*:zh:*:*:sparc:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:*:zh:*:*:x86:*

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