Vulnerability Description
XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 9 and 10, OpenSolaris before snv_120, and X11 6.4.1 for Solaris 8, when the Xorg or Xnewt server is used, 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Opensolaris | snv_01 |
| Sun | Solaris | 9.0 |
| X.Org | X11 | 6.4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36170Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-115298-02-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-258928-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020463.1-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35964Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36170Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-115298-02-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-258928-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-77-1020463.1-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35964Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2711?
CVE-2009-2711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). XScreenSaver in Sun Solaris 9 and 10, OpenSolaris before snv_120, and X11 6.4.1 for Solaris 8, when the Xorg or Xnewt server is used, allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive informat...
How severe is CVE-2009-2711?
CVE-2009-2711 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2711?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Opensolaris, Sun Solaris, X.Org X11.