How severe is CVE-2008-2539?

CVE-2008-2539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-2539 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-2539?

CVE-2008-2539 primarily affects Sun Cluster. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-2539?

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

When was CVE-2008-2539 published?

CVE-2008-2539 was published on 2008-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-2539

CVE-2008-2539 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Cluster with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Cluster
Published: 2008-06-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Sun Cluster Global File System in Sun Cluster 3.1 on Sun Solaris 8 through 10, when an underlying ufs filesystem is used, might allow local users to read data from arbitrary deleted files, or corrupt files in global filesystems, via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2539?: The Sun Cluster Global File System in Sun Cluster 3.1 on Sun Solaris 8 through 10, when an underlying ufs filesystem is used, might allow local users to read data from arbitrary deleted files, or corrupt files in global filesystems, via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-2539?: CVE-2008-2539 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-2539 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-2539?: CVE-2008-2539 primarily affects Sun Cluster. In total, 3 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-2539?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-2539 published?: CVE-2008-2539 was published on 2008-06-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (3)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:cluster:3.1:*:solaris_10:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:cluster:3.1:*:solaris_8:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:cluster:3.1:*:solaris_9:*:*:*:*:*

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