CVE-2009-2856

Name: CVE-2009-2856
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-18T22:30:00.407+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2856 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0, when anonymous binding is enabled, does not properly handle a client's attempt to establish an authenticated and encrypted connection, which might allow remote attackers to read cleartext VDI configuration-data requests by sniffing LDAP sessions on the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sun Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) 3.0, when anonymous binding is enabled, does not properly handle a client's attempt to establish an authenticated and encrypted connection, which might allow remote attackers to read cleartext VDI configuration-data requests by sniffing LDAP sessions on the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.32%

67.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Virtual Desktop Infrastructure	3.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/36330Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141481-02-1Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-265488-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2282Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/36330Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141481-02-1Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-265488-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2282Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 18, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2856?

How severe is CVE-2009-2856?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2856 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2856?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST