CVE-2009-2715

Public Exploit

Description

Sun VirtualBox 2.2 through 3.0.2 r49928 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (Linux host OS reboot) via a sysenter instruction.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52211 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35915 vdb entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/9323 exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2715?
CVE-2009-2715 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2715?
To fix CVE-2009-2715, 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-2009-2715 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2009-2715 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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