CVE-2009-3517

Name: CVE-2009-3517
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-01T15:30:00.343+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. nfs.ext in IBM AIX 5.3.x through 5.3.9 and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 does not properly use the nfs_portmon setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for NFSv4 shares via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

nfs.ext in IBM AIX 5.3.x through 5.3.9 and 6.1.0 through 6.1.2 does not properly use the nfs_portmon setting, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions for NFSv4 shares via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.35%

90.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3.0
Ibm	Aix	5.3.7
Ibm	Aix	5.3.8
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	6.1.0
Ibm	Aix	6.1.1
Ibm	Aix	6.1.2

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfs4_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49024Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49096Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49278
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50399Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50444Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50496Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36544Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2788Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6366
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/nfs4_advisory.ascPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49024Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49096Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ49278
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50399Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50444Vendor Advisory
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1IZ50496Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36544Patch
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2788Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6366

Timeline

Published: Oct 1, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3517?

How severe is CVE-2009-3517?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3517?

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