HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-2491
MEDIUM

CVE-2009-2491

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

4.4
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

The utaudiod daemon in Sun Ray Server Software (SRSS) 4.0, when Solaris Trusted Extensions is enabled, allows local users to access the sessions of arbitrary users via unknown vectors related to "resource leaks."

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-2491 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
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

sun1 product(s)
ray server software
Source: NVD CPE · 1 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)

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-2491
CVSS Score4.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 16, 2009

Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2009-2491 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.