CVE-2008-5699

CVE-2008-5699 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. 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

Description

The name service cache daemon (nscd) in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_50 through snv_104 does not properly check permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5699?
The name service cache daemon (nscd) in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_50 through snv_104 does not properly check permissions, which allows local users to gain privileges and obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2008-5699?
CVE-2008-5699 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-5699 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-2008-5699?
CVE-2008-5699 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 112 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5699?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-5699 published?
CVE-2008-5699 was published on 2008-12-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (112)

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