CVE-2009-2296

CVE-2009-2296 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2296?
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.
How severe is CVE-2009-2296?
CVE-2009-2296 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-2296 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2296?
CVE-2009-2296 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 226 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2296?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-2296 published?
CVE-2009-2296 was published on 2009-07-02 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (226)

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