CVE-2009-0346

What it is

The IP-in-IP packet processing implementation in the IPsec and IP stacks in the kernel in Sun Solaris 9 and 10, and OpenSolaris snv_01 though snv_85, allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via a self-encapsulated packet that lacks IPsec protection.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2009-01-29 19:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:04 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 4.9 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2009-01-29 19:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:04 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-310

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Sun Opensolaris snv_01
• Sun Opensolaris snv_02
• Sun Opensolaris snv_03
• Sun Opensolaris snv_04
• Sun Opensolaris snv_05
• Sun Opensolaris snv_06
• Sun Opensolaris snv_07
• Sun Opensolaris snv_08

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.9

Attack vector

Local

Complexity

Low

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Complete

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