CVE-2009-2596

CVE-2009-2596 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Auditing subsystem in Sun Solaris 9 and 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_121, when extended file attributes are used, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to fad_aupath structure members.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2596?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Solaris Auditing subsystem in Sun Solaris 9 and 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_121, when extended file attributes are used, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to fad_aupath structure members.
How severe is CVE-2009-2596?
CVE-2009-2596 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2596 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2596?
CVE-2009-2596 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 222 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2596?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2596 published?
CVE-2009-2596 was published on 2009-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (222)

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