How severe is CVE-2009-1763?

CVE-2009-1763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1763 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1763?

CVE-2009-1763 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1763?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1763 published?

CVE-2009-1763 was published on 2009-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1763

CVE-2009-1763 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Opensolaris
Published: 2009-05-22
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Secure Digital slot driver (aka sdhost) in Sun OpenSolaris snv_105 through snv_108 on the x86 platform allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (filesystem or memory corruption) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1763?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Secure Digital slot driver (aka sdhost) in Sun OpenSolaris snv_105 through snv_108 on the x86 platform allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (filesystem or memory corruption) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-1763?: CVE-2009-1763 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1763 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1763?: CVE-2009-1763 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1763?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1763 published?: CVE-2009-1763 was published on 2009-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:snv_105:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:snv_106:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:snv_107:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:opensolaris:snv_108:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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