MEDIUM
CVE-2009-0267
CWE-20Published: January 26, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
5.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
libike in Sun Solaris 9 and 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_100, does not properly check packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (in.iked daemon crash) via an unspecified IKE packet, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-2989.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-0267 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 101 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-247406-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-247406-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-0267
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 26, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-0267 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.