CVE-2009-4295: High severity oracle sun ray software vulnerability

Published Dec 11, 2009
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Updated

Sun Ray Server Software 4.0 and 4.1 does not generate a unique DSA private key for the firmware on each Sun Ray 1, 1g, 100, and 150 DTU device, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by predicting a key and then using it to decrypt sniffed network traffic.

Affected Software

6 affected components
Sun Ray Server Software=4.0
Sun Ray Server Software=4.0
Sun Ray Server Software=4.0
Sun Ray Server Software=4.1
Sun Ray Server Software=4.1
Sun Ray Server Software=4.1

Event History

Dec 11, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-4295?

CVE-2009-4295 is considered to have a medium severity level due to the risk of key prediction and data exposure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-4295?

To fix CVE-2009-4295, upgrade to Sun Ray Server Software version 4.2 or later, where the unique DSA private key issue is resolved.

3

Which versions of Sun Ray Server Software are affected by CVE-2009-4295?

CVE-2009-4295 affects Sun Ray Server Software versions 4.0 and 4.1 on all supported platforms.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2009-4295?

The potential impacts of CVE-2009-4295 include exposing sensitive information through decrypted network traffic due to predictable DSA private keys.

5

Who can be impacted by CVE-2009-4295?

Organizations using affected versions of Sun Ray Server Software on Sun Ray DTU devices are at risk from CVE-2009-4295.

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