CVE-2009-3101

Name: CVE-2009-3101
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-09-08T18:30:00.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3101 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xscreensaver (aka Gnome-XScreenSaver) in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_109 through snv_122, does not properly handle Trusted Extensions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and console hang) by locking the screen, related to a regression in certain Solaris and OpenSolaris patches.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xscreensaver (aka Gnome-XScreenSaver) in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_109 through snv_122, does not properly handle Trusted Extensions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and console hang) by locking the screen, related to a regression in certain Solaris and OpenSolaris patches.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_109
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_110
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_111
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_112
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_113
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_114
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_115
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_116
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_117
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_118
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_119
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_120
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_121
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_122
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_100
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_101
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_102
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_103
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_104
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_105
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_106
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_107
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_108

References

http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=6839026Exploit
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266469-1Vendor Advisory
http://bugs.opensolaris.org/view_bug.do?bug_id=6839026Exploit
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-266469-1Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 8, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3101?

How severe is CVE-2009-3101?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3101 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3101?

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