How severe is CVE-2009-2952?

CVE-2009-2952 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-2952 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-2009-2952?

CVE-2009-2952 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 102 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2952?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-2952 published?

CVE-2009-2952 was published on 2009-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2952

CVE-2009-2952 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

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Opensolaris
Published: 2009-08-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the pollwakeup function in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_51, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2952?: Unspecified vulnerability in the pollwakeup function in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_51, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2952?: CVE-2009-2952 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-2952 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-2009-2952?: CVE-2009-2952 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 102 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2952?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-2952 published?: CVE-2009-2952 was published on 2009-08-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (102)

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