How severe is CVE-2008-0965?

CVE-2008-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0965 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0965?

CVE-2008-0965 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0965?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2008-0965 published?

CVE-2008-0965 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0965

CVE-2008-0965 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-134.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Sun Opensolaris
Published: 2008-08-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in snoop on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_96, when the -o option is omitted, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an SMB packet.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0965?: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in snoop on Sun Solaris 8 through 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_96, when the -o option is omitted, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in an SMB packet.
How severe is CVE-2008-0965?: CVE-2008-0965 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0965 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0965?: CVE-2008-0965 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 22 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0965?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0965 published?: CVE-2008-0965 was published on 2008-08-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (22)

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cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_89:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_91:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:9:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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