CVE-2008-5661: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2008-5661: The IPv4 Forwarding feature in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_47 through snv_82, with certain patches i...

The IPv4 Forwarding feature in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_47 through snv_82, with certain patches installed, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors that trigger a NULL pointer dereference.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Solaris availability flaw. A remote attacker could crash affected systems when IPv4 forwarding is enabled, causing a system panic. The public bundle does not provide CVSS, exact patch combinations, or exploit details, so urgency depends on whether legacy Solaris routing systems still exist in your environment. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Solaris 10 or OpenSolaris systems acting as IPv4 forwarding routers or gateways. Workstations or servers without IPv4 forwarding enabled are less likely to be exposed based on the provided description. Prioritize if Solaris systems still route production traffic. A crash on those hosts could interrupt network connectivity. If no Solaris 10 or OpenSolaris forwarding systems remain, business risk is likely low. Mitigation focus: Inventory Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris systems still in operation.; Identify systems with IPv4 forwarding enabled.; Review Sun advisory 241126 or current vendor guidance for patch applicability..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 17, 2008, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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solaris-ipv4-forwarding-dos(47378)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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