CVE-2009-4226

Name: CVE-2009-4226
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-12-08T18:30:00.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.77%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-4226 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Race condition in the IP module in the kernel in Sun OpenSolaris snv_106 through snv_124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors related to the (1) tcp_do_getsockname or (2) tcp_do_getpeername function.. EPSS estimates a 1.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Race condition in the IP module in the kernel in Sun OpenSolaris snv_106 through snv_124 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and panic) via unspecified vectors related to the (1) tcp_do_getsockname or (2) tcp_do_getpeername function.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.77%

75.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-362

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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	Opensolaris	snv_118
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_119
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_120
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_121
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_122
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_123
Sun	Opensolaris	snv_124

References

http://opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?messageID=415069&tstart=0Exploit
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268189-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3413Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54574
http://opensolaris.org/jive/thread.jspa?messageID=415069&tstart=0Exploit
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-268189-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3413Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/54574

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-4226?

How severe is CVE-2009-4226?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-4226 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-4226?

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