CVE-2009-3183

CVE-2009-3183 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Opensolaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. 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-119.

Key facts

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in w in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_124, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3183?
Heap-based buffer overflow in w in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_124, allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3183?
CVE-2009-3183 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3183 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (30th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3183?
CVE-2009-3183 primarily affects Sun Opensolaris. In total, 252 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3183?
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-2009-3183 published?
CVE-2009-3183 was published on 2009-09-14 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (252)

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