CVE-2008-4556

CVE-2008-4556 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 70% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the adm_build_path function in sadmind in Sun Solstice AdminSuite on Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-4556?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the adm_build_path function in sadmind in Sun Solstice AdminSuite on Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2008-4556?
CVE-2008-4556 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-4556 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 70% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-4556?
CVE-2008-4556 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-4556?
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-2008-4556 published?
CVE-2008-4556 was published on 2008-10-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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