# CVE-2009-2296: The NFSv4 server kernel module in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv\_119, does not properly implement the nfs\_portmon setting, which

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2009-07-02 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The NFSv4 server kernel module in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_119, does not properly implement the nfs_portmon setting, which allows remote attackers to access shares, and read, create, and modify arbitrary files, via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-262668-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35672
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1747
- http://secunia.com/advisories/42550
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51450
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35546
- https://support.avaya.com/css/P8/documents/100058487
- http://osvdb.org/55519
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022492
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-139991-03-1

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