How severe is CVE-2008-1369?

CVE-2008-1369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-1369 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-1369?

CVE-2008-1369 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-1369?

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-2008-1369 published?

CVE-2008-1369 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-1369

CVE-2008-1369 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Sunos with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 10.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Sunos
Published: 2008-03-18
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

A certain incorrect Sun Solaris 10 image on SPARC Enterprise T5120 and T5220 servers has /etc/default/login and /etc/ssh/sshd_config files that configure root logins in a manner unintended by the vendor, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-1369?: A certain incorrect Sun Solaris 10 image on SPARC Enterprise T5120 and T5220 servers has /etc/default/login and /etc/ssh/sshd_config files that configure root logins in a manner unintended by the vendor, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-1369?: CVE-2008-1369 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-1369 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-1369?: CVE-2008-1369 affects Sun Sunos. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1369?: 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-2008-1369 published?: CVE-2008-1369 was published on 2008-03-18 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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