HIGHPOC
CVE-2009-3692
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 13, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.2
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the VBoxNetAdpCtl configuration tool in Sun VirtualBox 3.0.x before 3.0.8 on Solaris x86, Linux, and Mac OS X allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3692 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-2009-3692. 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
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36929Broken Link
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1022990Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268188-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/58652Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36604Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/ChangelogThird Party Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2845Vendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/53671Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36929Broken Link
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http://securitytracker.com/id?1022990Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268188-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.osvdb.org/58652Broken Link
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36604Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.virtualbox.org/wiki/ChangelogThird Party Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2845Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-3692
CVSS Score7.2 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 13, 2009
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3692 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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