CVE-2009-3706

Name: CVE-2009-3706
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-16T16:30:00.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3706 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the ZFS filesystem in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_100 through snv_117, allows local users to bypass intended limitations of the file_chown_self privilege via certain uses of the chown system call.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the ZFS filesystem in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_100 through snv_117, allows local users to bypass intended limitations of the file_chown_self privilege via certain uses of the chown system call.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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
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	Solaris	10
Sun	Solaris	10.0

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/37010Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141444-09-1Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-265908-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36702
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2917Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37010Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-141444-09-1Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-265908-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36702
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2917Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3706?

How severe is CVE-2009-3706?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3706 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3706?

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