How severe is CVE-2009-3519?

CVE-2009-3519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-3519 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3519?

CVE-2009-3519 primarily affects Oracle Opensolaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3519?

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

When was CVE-2009-3519 published?

CVE-2009-3519 was published on 2009-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3519

CVE-2009-3519 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-772.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Oracle Opensolaris
Published: 2009-10-01
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Multiple memory leaks in the IP module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_109, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors related to (1) M_DATA, (2) M_PROTO, (3) M_PCPROTO, and (4) M_SIG STREAMS messages.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3519?: Multiple memory leaks in the IP module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_109, allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors related to (1) M_DATA, (2) M_PROTO, (3) M_PCPROTO, and (4) M_SIG STREAMS messages.
How severe is CVE-2009-3519?: CVE-2009-3519 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2009-3519 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3519?: CVE-2009-3519 primarily affects Oracle Opensolaris. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3519?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2009-3519 published?: CVE-2009-3519 was published on 2009-10-01 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:o:oracle:opensolaris:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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