CVE-2009-1478

CVE-2009-1478 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the DTrace ioctl handlers in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_114, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1478?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the DTrace ioctl handlers in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_114, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-1478?
CVE-2009-1478 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-1478 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1478?
CVE-2009-1478 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 227 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1478?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-1478 published?
CVE-2009-1478 was published on 2009-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (227)

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