How severe is CVE-2009-4211?

CVE-2009-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-4211 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-4211?

CVE-2009-4211 affects Disa Srr For Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4211?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-4211 published?

CVE-2009-4211 was published on 2009-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-4211

CVE-2009-4211 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Disa Srr For Solaris with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (74th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Disa Srr For Solaris
Published: 2009-12-04
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Readiness Review (SRR) script for the Solaris x86 platform executes files in arbitrary directories as root for filenames equal to (1) java, (2) openssl, (3) php, (4) snort, (5) tshark, (6) vncserver, or (7) wireshark, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-4211?: The U.S. Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Readiness Review (SRR) script for the Solaris x86 platform executes files in arbitrary directories as root for filenames equal to (1) java, (2) openssl, (3) php, (4) snort, (5) tshark, (6) vncserver, or (7) wireshark, which allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse program.
How severe is CVE-2009-4211?: CVE-2009-4211 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-4211 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (74th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-4211?: CVE-2009-4211 affects Disa Srr For Solaris. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4211?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-4211 published?: CVE-2009-4211 was published on 2009-12-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:disa:srr_for_solaris:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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