UNKNOWN CVSS 7.2
Published: 2008-06-16

CVE-2008-2710

sun opensolaris Security Advisory (CVE-2008-2710)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-2710 impacting sun opensolaris. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Integer signedness error in the ip_set_srcfilter function in the IP Multicast Filter in uts/common/inet/ip/ip_multi.c in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_92 allows local users to execute arbitrary code in other Solaris Zones via an SIOCSIPMSFILTER IOCTL request with a large value of the imsf->imsf_numsrc field, which triggers an out-of-bounds write of kernel memory. NOTE: this was reported as an integer overflow, but the root cause involves the bypass of a signed comparison.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Local (AV:L)
Requires local system execution permissions
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sun / opensolaris
Affected Versions 10
Weakness Enumeration CWE-189

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2008-2710 impacting sun opensolaris.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-2710.yaml
id: cve-2008-2710

info:
  name: sun opensolaris - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-2710 affecting sun opensolaris.
    Evaluation: Integer signedness error in the ip_set_srcfilter function in the IP Multicast Filter in uts/common/inet/ip/ip_multi.c in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-2710
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 7.2
    cve-id: CVE-2008-2710
    cwe-id: CWE-189
  tags: cve,cve-2008-2710,sun,opensolaris,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "opensolaris"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2008-2710.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-2710
# Target: sun opensolaris | CVSS: 7.2 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-2710 (sun opensolaris)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sun opensolaris scope (10).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2008-2710.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-2710
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install opensolaris 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade opensolaris 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update opensolaris

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i opensolaris 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i opensolaris

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2008-2710 in sun opensolaris?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sun opensolaris packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2008-2710?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2008-2710?

CVE-2008-2710 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 7.2 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
7.2
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-2710
Weakness CWE-189
Vendor sun
Product opensolaris
Published 2008-06-16
Vector AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C