CVE-2008-3839: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-3839: Unspecified vulnerability in the NFS module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_59 through...

Unspecified vulnerability in the NFS module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_59 through snv_87, when configured as an NFS server without the nodevices option, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 09:53 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an older Solaris NFS server issue that can crash the system kernel. The reported attacker position is local user access, not remote unauthenticated access. Business impact is availability: an affected NFS server could panic and disrupt shared filesystems or dependent applications. Exposure is most likely on legacy Solaris 10 or OpenSolaris NFS servers that allow local user access and have exports configured without nodevices. Modern non-Solaris systems are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Treat this as a targeted legacy availability risk. Prioritize if Solaris NFS servers support business-critical applications or have many local users. If no affected Solaris NFS servers remain, urgency is low. Mitigation focus: Identify Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris NFS servers in the environment.; Review NFS export options and use nodevices where compatible with operations.; Check the Sun/Oracle advisory for applicable patches or official workarounds..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:33 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 27, 2008, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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solaris-nfs-dos(44631)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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