CVE-2009-0319: Unspecified vulnerability in the autofs module in the kernel in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris b...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-0319 is a Solaris kernel autofs flaw. A local user could disrupt automount service and may be able to elevate privileges. The public record does not provide CVSS, detailed root cause, or confirmed exploitation, so urgency depends on whether legacy Solaris systems still allow local user access. Exposure is most likely on legacy Solaris 8, 9, or 10 systems, or OpenSolaris builds before snv_108, where untrusted or lower-privileged users have local access. Remote-only internet exposure is not supported by the supplied CVE description. Treat as a legacy-platform hygiene issue unless affected Solaris hosts support sensitive workloads or shared local access. Prioritize remediation where many users can log in locally, because potential privilege gain changes the business risk beyond service outage. Mitigation focus: Identify remaining Solaris 8, 9, 10, and pre-snv_108 OpenSolaris systems.; Apply applicable Sun/Oracle vendor fixes or supported upgrades for autofs.; Restrict local shell access to trusted administrators only..

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Jun 28, 2026, 11:23 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.