HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1478
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CVE-2009-1478

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 29, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

4.9
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the DTrace ioctl handlers in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_114, allow local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unknown vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1478 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.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-1478. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

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

Affected Vendors & Products

sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 114 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (20)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1478
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 29, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2009-1478 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.