MEDIUM · 6.8

CVE-2009-0872

The NFS server in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_111, does not properly implement the AUTH_NONE (aka sec=none) security mode in combination with other security modes, which allows remote a...

Vulnerability Description

The NFS server in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_111, does not properly implement the AUTH_NONE (aka sec=none) security mode in combination with other security modes, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and read or modify files, as demonstrated by a combination of the AUTH_NONE and AUTH_SYS security modes.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunOpensolaris<= snv_110
SunSolaris10

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-0872?

CVE-2009-0872 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). The NFS server in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_111, does not properly implement the AUTH_NONE (aka sec=none) security mode in combination with other security modes, which allows remote a...

How severe is CVE-2009-0872?

CVE-2009-0872 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-0872?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris.