HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-0870
MEDIUM

CVE-2009-0870

CWE-399Published: March 10, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.7
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The NFSv4 Server module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_111, allow local users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and system hang) by accessing an hsfs filesystem that is shared through NFSv4, related to the rfs4_op_readdir function.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-0870 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

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 VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

Affected Vendors & Products

sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 111 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (20)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-0870
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-399
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMar 10, 2009

Related CVEs (CWE-399)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2009-0870 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.