UNKNOWN CVSS 8.5
Published: 2011-10-05

CVE-2008-7300

sun opensolaris Security Advisory (CVE-2008-7300)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2008-7300 impacting sun opensolaris. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 8.5 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
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.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sun / opensolaris
Affected Versions build_snv_39
Weakness Enumeration CWE-264

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-2008-7300 impacting sun opensolaris.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2008-7300.yaml
id: cve-2008-7300

info:
  name: sun opensolaris - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2008-7300 affecting sun opensolaris.
    Evaluation: 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...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2008-7300
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
    cvss-score: 8.5
    cve-id: CVE-2008-7300
    cwe-id: CWE-264
  tags: cve,cve-2008-7300,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-2008-7300.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2008-7300
# Target: sun opensolaris | CVSS: 8.5 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2008-7300 (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 (build_snv_39).")
        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-2008-7300.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2008-7300
# 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-2008-7300 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-2008-7300?

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-2008-7300?

CVE-2008-7300 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 8.5 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
8.5
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2008-7300
Weakness CWE-264
Vendor sun
Product opensolaris
Published 2011-10-05
Vector AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C