CVE-2009-3101: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3101: xscreensaver (aka Gnome-XScreenSaver) in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_109 through snv_122, does not...

xscreensaver (aka Gnome-XScreenSaver) in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_109 through snv_122, does not properly handle Trusted Extensions, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption and console hang) by locking the screen, related to a regression in certain Solaris and OpenSolaris patches.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 01:56 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This issue can let a local user on affected Solaris or OpenSolaris systems hang the console and consume CPU by interacting with screen locking. The business impact is availability loss on legacy workstation or console systems, not remote compromise based on the provided sources. Exposure appears limited to legacy Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_109 through snv_122 systems using Trusted Extensions and xscreensaver/Gnome-XScreenSaver. Systems without local user access or without the affected configuration are less likely to be exposed. Treat this as a targeted legacy availability risk. It is not described as remote code execution, but affected console or workstation systems may become unusable locally and should be checked if still operational. Mitigation focus: Review Sun Alert 266469 for authoritative remediation guidance.; Apply Sun-provided corrective patches only when they match the deployed build.; Inventory Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris systems using Trusted Extensions..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 10:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 8, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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