CVE-2009-4226

What it is

Race condition in the IP module in the kernel in Sun OpenSolaris snv_106 through snv_124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors related to the (1) tcp_do_getsockname or (2) tcp_do_getpeername function.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

1.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

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

Timeline

1. 2009-12-08 18:30 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:13 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 7.1 HIGH (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2009-12-08 18:30 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:13 UTC

Exploit probability

1.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-362 · Race condition

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Sun Opensolaris snv_106
• Sun Opensolaris snv_107
• Sun Opensolaris snv_108
• Sun Opensolaris snv_109
• Sun Opensolaris snv_110
• Sun Opensolaris snv_111
• Sun Opensolaris snv_112
• Sun Opensolaris snv_113

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Complete

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