CVE-2009-2029: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-2029: Unspecified vulnerability in rpc.nisd in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_104, allows r...

Unspecified vulnerability in rpc.nisd in Sun Solaris 8 through 10, and OpenSolaris before snv_104, allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (NIS+ daemon hang) via unspecified vectors related to NIS+ callbacks.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Solaris availability issue. An authenticated remote user could make the NIS+ daemon hang, potentially disrupting naming and directory services for systems depending on NIS+. The sources do not provide public exploit details, CVSS, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely in legacy Solaris estates still running NIS+ and rpc.nisd. Organizations without Solaris 8, 9, 10, or pre-snv_104 OpenSolaris systems are unlikely to be affected based on the provided sources. Prioritize this where legacy Solaris systems support critical authentication, naming, or application dependencies. It is not presented as actively exploited, but a denial of service in NIS+ can still create operational disruption in older environments. Mitigation focus: Identify Solaris and OpenSolaris hosts that still run NIS+ services.; Check Sun/Oracle guidance for Sun Alert 256748 and applicable patches.; Upgrade or retire unsupported Solaris/OpenSolaris systems where vendor fixes are unavailable..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jun 11, 2009, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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