MEDIUM
CVE-2009-1933
CWE-255Published: June 5, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.7
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Kerberos in Sun Solaris 8, 9, and 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_117, does not properly manage credential caches, which allows local users to access Kerberized NFS mount points and Kerberized NFS shares via unspecified vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-1933 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 119 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-252787-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-252787-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-1933
CVSS Score4.7 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-255
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 5, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-255)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-1933 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.