CVE-2009-2912

CVE-2009-2912 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

The (1) sendfile and (2) sendfilev functions in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_110, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to vnode function calls.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2912?
The (1) sendfile and (2) sendfilev functions in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_110, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors related to vnode function calls.
How severe is CVE-2009-2912?
CVE-2009-2912 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2912 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2912?
CVE-2009-2912 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 214 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2912?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2912 published?
CVE-2009-2912 was published on 2009-08-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (214)

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