CVE-2009-2296

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.

10.0

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 4.56% Top 15%

Vendor Advisory sun.com Vendor Advisory sun.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-262668-1	patch vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/35672	third party advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1747	vdb entry
http://secunia.com/advisories/42550	third party advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51450	vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35546	vdb entry
https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100058487
http://osvdb.org/55519	vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022492	vdb entry
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139991-03-1	patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2296?: CVE-2009-2296 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2296?: To fix CVE-2009-2296, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-2296 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2009-2296 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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