CVE-2008-5010: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5010: in.dhcpd in the DHCP implementation in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_103, allows rem...

in.dhcpd in the DHCP implementation in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_103, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and daemon exit) via unknown DHCP requests related to the "number of offers," aka Bug ID 6713805.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 10:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

A malformed or unusual DHCP request can crash the Solaris DHCP daemon, stopping DHCP service. The direct business impact is service disruption for networks depending on affected Solaris DHCP servers, not confirmed data theft or system takeover from the provided evidence. Exposure is most likely on legacy Solaris systems running the bundled DHCP daemon and reachable by DHCP clients or relays. Organizations without Solaris DHCP infrastructure are unlikely to be affected. Prioritize if legacy Solaris DHCP servers support production networks. The urgency is availability-focused: a crash could disrupt address assignment, but the provided sources do not substantiate active exploitation or compromise of confidentiality. Mitigation focus: Identify Solaris 8 through 10 DHCP servers and affected OpenSolaris builds.; Review Sun Alert 243806 and linked SunSolve patch guidance.; Upgrade OpenSolaris systems to snv_103 or later where applicable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 10, 2008, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:5668CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
sun-solaris-dhcp-code-execution(46480)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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