Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2009-0477 is a local privilege-escalation issue in the proc filesystem of Sun OpenSolaris snv_85 through snv_100. It matters mainly for legacy systems where untrusted local users can log in or run code. The public record does not provide CVSS scoring or detailed affected product metadata. Exposure appears limited to Sun OpenSolaris snv_85 through snv_100 systems. Risk is highest on legacy hosts with shell users, shared accounts, application users, or workloads that allow local code execution. No remote attack path is described in the provided sources. Treat this as important for any remaining OpenSolaris estate, especially shared or multi-user systems. It is not shown as internet-exploitable or actively exploited, but local privilege escalation can turn limited access into full system compromise. Mitigation focus: Inventory any Sun OpenSolaris systems and identify snv_85 through snv_100 builds.; Check the Sun/Oracle advisory for the vendor-supported fix or upgrade path.; Remove or isolate affected legacy hosts if vendor guidance is unavailable..
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- Known Exploited
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