LOW
CVE-2008-5690
CWE-255Published: December 19, 2008· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Kerberos credential renewal feature in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10, and OpenSolaris build snv_01 through snv_104, allows local users to cause a denial of service (authentication failure) via unspecified vectors related to incorrect cache file permissions, and lack of credential storage by the store_cred function in pam_krb5.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2008-5690 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 ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 107 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33042Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33313Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-112908-33-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/3428Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33042Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/33313Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-112908-33-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2008-5690
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedDec 19, 2008
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2008-5690 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.