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CVE-2009-2296

10.0 · HIGH

The NFSv4 server kernel module in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_119, does not properly implement the nfs_portmon setting, which allows remote attackers to access shares, and read, crea…

Published Jul 2, 2009sunEPSS 4.41%

Overview

CVE-2009-2296 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun opensolaris. It was published on July 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The NFSv4 server kernel module in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_119, does not properly implement the nfs_portmon setting, which allows remote attackers to access shares, and read, create, and modify arbitrary files, via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update opensolaris to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
sunopensolaris0Affected

References

Refosvdb.org/55519Refsecunia.com/advisories/35672Refsecunia.com/advisories/42550Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139991-03-1Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-262668-1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/35546Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1022492Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1747Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51450Refsupport.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100058487

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2296?

CVE-2009-2296 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun opensolaris. It was published on July 2, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-2296?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-2296?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update opensolaris to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-2296?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-2296 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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