MEDIUM
CVE-2008-0933
CWE-362Published: February 25, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Multiple race conditions in the CPU Performance Counters (cpc) subsystem in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors related to kcpc_unbind and kcpc_restore.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-0933 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun1 product(s)
solaris
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (12)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29052Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/29052Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-0933
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-362
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 25, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-362)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-0933 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.