How severe is CVE-2009-3692?

CVE-2009-3692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-3692 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-3692?

CVE-2009-3692 primarily affects Sun Virtualbox. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3692?

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-2009-3692 published?

CVE-2009-3692 was published on 2009-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-3692

CVE-2009-3692 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Virtualbox 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.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Virtualbox
Published: 2009-10-13
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the VBoxNetAdpCtl configuration tool in Sun VirtualBox 3.0.x before 3.0.8 on Solaris x86, Linux, and Mac OS X allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-3692?: Unspecified vulnerability in the VBoxNetAdpCtl configuration tool in Sun VirtualBox 3.0.x before 3.0.8 on Solaris x86, Linux, and Mac OS X allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-3692?: CVE-2009-3692 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-3692 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-3692?: CVE-2009-3692 primarily affects Sun Virtualbox. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3692?: 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-2009-3692 published?: CVE-2009-3692 was published on 2009-10-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtualbox:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtualbox:3.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtualbox:3.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:virtualbox:3.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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