MEDIUMPOC
CVE-2009-2715
CWE-20Published: August 7, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Sun VirtualBox 2.2 through 3.0.2 r49928 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (Linux host OS reboot) via a sysenter instruction.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-2715 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-2009-2715. 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
sun1 product(s)
virtualbox
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
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All References (6)
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-2715
CVSS Score4.9 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 7, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-20)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-2715 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.