HIGH
CVE-2009-2136
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 19, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the TCP/IP networking stack in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_01 through snv_82 and snv_111 through snv_117, when a Cassini GigaSwift Ethernet Adapter (aka CE) interface is used, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via vectors involving jumbo frames.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-2136 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
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
opensolarissolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 89 total CPE entries
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://secunia.com/advisories/35507Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-257008-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35507Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-257008-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-2136
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 19, 2009
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-2136 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.