How severe is CVE-2009-3468?

CVE-2009-3468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3468 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-2009-3468?

CVE-2009-3468 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3468?

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

When was CVE-2009-3468 published?

CVE-2009-3468 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3468

CVE-2009-3468 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9. 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 6.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Solaris
Published: 2009-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Common Desktop Environment (CDE) in Sun Solaris 10, when Trusted Extensions is enabled, allow local users to execute arbitrary commands or bypass the Mandatory Access Control (MAC) policy via unknown vectors, related to a menu typo and the Style Manager.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3468?: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Common Desktop Environment (CDE) in Sun Solaris 10, when Trusted Extensions is enabled, allow local users to execute arbitrary commands or bypass the Mandatory Access Control (MAC) policy via unknown vectors, related to a menu typo and the Style Manager.
How severe is CVE-2009-3468?: CVE-2009-3468 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3468 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-2009-3468?: CVE-2009-3468 primarily affects Sun Solaris. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3468?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3468 published?: CVE-2009-3468 was published on 2009-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10.0:*:sparc:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10.0:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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