How severe is CVE-2008-0938?

CVE-2008-0938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0938?

CVE-2008-0938 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0938?

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

When was CVE-2008-0938 published?

CVE-2008-0938 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0938

CVE-2008-0938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Sun Solaris
Published: 2008-02-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the dynamic tracing framework (DTrace) in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users with PRIV_DTRACE_USER or PRIV_DTRACE_PROC privileges to obtain sensitive kernel information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4126.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0938?: Unspecified vulnerability in the dynamic tracing framework (DTrace) in Sun Solaris 10 allows local users with PRIV_DTRACE_USER or PRIV_DTRACE_PROC privileges to obtain sensitive kernel information via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-4126.
How severe is CVE-2008-0938?: CVE-2008-0938 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0938?: CVE-2008-0938 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0938 published?: CVE-2008-0938 was published on 2008-02-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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