CVE-2009-3746

Name: CVE-2009-3746
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-10-22T16:30:00.313+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-3746 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 10, when the accessibility feature is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading popup windows, which are displayed even when the screen is locked, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1276 and CVE-2009-2711.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 10, when the accessibility feature is enabled, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading popup windows, which are displayed even when the screen is locked, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-1276 and CVE-2009-2711.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-16

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Solaris	10

References

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-120094-29-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268288-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6644
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-120094-29-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268288-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6644

Timeline

Published: Oct 22, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3746?

How severe is CVE-2009-3746?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3746 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3746?

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