LOW
CVE-2009-1276
CWE-200Published: April 9, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.1
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris before snv_109, and Solaris 8 and 9 with GNOME 2.0 or 2.0.2, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading popup windows, which are displayed even when the screen is locked, as demonstrated by Thunderbird new-mail notifications.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1276 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.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (10)
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-120094-22-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-255308-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-120094-22-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-255308-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-1276
CVSS Score2.1 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 9, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1276 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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