CWE
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2009-1170

First published: Mon Mar 30 2009(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun OpenSolaris snv_100 through snv_101 allows local users, with privileges in a non-global zone, to execute arbitrary code in the global zone when a global-zone user is using mdb on a non-global zone process.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=snv_100
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=snv_101
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=snv_100
Oracle Solaris and Zettabyte File System (ZFS)=snv_101

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1170?

    CVE-2009-1170 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1170?

    To remediate CVE-2009-1170, users are advised to apply the latest patches from Sun for OpenSolaris.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2009-1170?

    CVE-2009-1170 affects local users with privileges in non-global zones on Sun OpenSolaris systems versions snv_100 and snv_101.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2009-1170?

    The impact of CVE-2009-1170 is that it allows local users to execute arbitrary code in the global zone, potentially compromising system integrity.

  • When was CVE-2009-1170 first reported?

    CVE-2009-1170 was first reported in March 2009.

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