MEDIUM
CVE-2009-4774
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: April 21, 2010· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
4.0
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_49 through snv_117, when 64bit mode is used on the Intel x86 platform and a Linux (lx) branded zone is configured, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2007-6225.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-4774 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 ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
solarisopensolaris
Source: NVD CPE · 70 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36691Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-266228-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2581Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/36691Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-266228-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2581Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-4774
CVSS Score4.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 21, 2010
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-4774 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.