CVE-2009-2487

7.8 HIGH 3% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Use-after-free vulnerability in the frpr_icmp function in the ipfilter (aka IP Filter) subsystem in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_45 through snv_110, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via unspecified vectors.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 2.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2009-07-16 16:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:09 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 2.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.8 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2009-07-16 16:30 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:09 UTC
Exploit probability: 2.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-399
Record status: Modified

Affected

Sun Opensolaris snv_45
Sun Opensolaris snv_46
Sun Opensolaris snv_47
Sun Opensolaris snv_48
Sun Opensolaris snv_49
Sun Opensolaris snv_50
Sun Opensolaris snv_51
Sun Opensolaris snv_52

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.8

Attack vector: Network
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record