CVE-2009-2972

CVE-2009-2972 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Description

in.lpd in the print service in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors that trigger a "fork()/exec() bomb."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2972?
in.lpd in the print service in Sun Solaris 8 and 9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via unspecified vectors that trigger a "fork()/exec() bomb."
How severe is CVE-2009-2972?
CVE-2009-2972 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2972 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2972?
CVE-2009-2972 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2972?
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-2009-2972 published?
CVE-2009-2972 was published on 2009-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

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