How severe is CVE-2008-7300?

CVE-2008-7300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2008-7300 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-7300?

CVE-2008-7300 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-7300?

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-2008-7300 published?

CVE-2008-7300 was published on 2011-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-7300

CVE-2008-7300 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Sun Opensolaris
Published: 2011-10-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The labeled networking implementation in Solaris Trusted Extensions in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_39 through snv_67, when a labeled zone is in the installed state, allows remote authenticated users to bypass a Mandatory Access Control (MAC) policy and obtain access to the global zone.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-7300?: The labeled networking implementation in Solaris Trusted Extensions in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_39 through snv_67, when a labeled zone is in the installed state, allows remote authenticated users to bypass a Mandatory Access Control (MAC) policy and obtain access to the global zone.
How severe is CVE-2008-7300?: CVE-2008-7300 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 8.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2008-7300 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-7300?: CVE-2008-7300 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-7300?: 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-2008-7300 published?: CVE-2008-7300 was published on 2011-10-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_39:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_47:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_59:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_64:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:build_snv_67:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:sunos:5.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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