How severe is CVE-2008-3838?

CVE-2008-3838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-3838 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-3838?

CVE-2008-3838 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 263 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-3838?

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-2008-3838 published?

CVE-2008-3838 was published on 2008-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-3838

CVE-2008-3838 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris 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-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Sun Opensolaris
Published: 2008-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the NFS Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) zones implementation in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_88 allows local administrators of non-global zones to read and modify NFS traffic for arbitrary non-global zones, possibly leading to file modifications or a denial of service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-3838?: Unspecified vulnerability in the NFS Remote Procedure Calls (RPC) zones implementation in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_88 allows local administrators of non-global zones to read and modify NFS traffic for arbitrary non-global zones, possibly leading to file modifications or a denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2008-3838?: CVE-2008-3838 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-3838 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-3838?: CVE-2008-3838 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 263 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-3838?: 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-2008-3838 published?: CVE-2008-3838 was published on 2008-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (263)

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