CVE-2009-4191: High severity sunos vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the kernel in Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris 2009.06 on the x86-64 platform allows local users to gain privileges via unknown vectors, as demonstrated by the vdsollocal module in VulnDisco Pack Professional 8.12. NOTE: as of 20091203, this disclosure has no actionable information. However, because the VulnDisco Pack author is a reliable researcher, the issue is being assigned a CVE identifier for tracking purposes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-4191?
CVE-2009-4191 allows local users to gain privileges on affected systems, indicating a significant security risk.
How do I fix CVE-2009-4191?
To address CVE-2009-4191, update your Sun Solaris 10 or OpenSolaris 2009.06 systems to the latest patches provided by the vendor.
Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2009-4191?
CVE-2009-4191 affects Sun Solaris 10 (version 5.10) and OpenSolaris 2009.06 on the x86-64 platform.
Are there known exploits for CVE-2009-4191?
Yes, CVE-2009-4191 has been demonstrated using the vd_sol_local module in various vulnerability exploitation tools.
Who is impacted by CVE-2009-4191?
Local users of vulnerable Sun Solaris and OpenSolaris systems may be impacted by CVE-2009-4191.