CVE-2009-4075: Unspecified vulnerability in the timeout mechanism in sshd in Sun Solaris 10, and OpenSolaris snv_99 throug...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-4075 is a remote denial-of-service issue in sshd on Sun Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris builds snv_99 through snv_123. An attacker could cause the SSH daemon to stop responding, disrupting administrative access. Public details are sparse, and the trigger vector is unspecified. Exposure is most likely where affected Solaris or OpenSolaris systems run sshd and accept network connections, especially from untrusted networks. The business impact is loss of SSH availability, which can impede administration, monitoring, and incident response. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing or operationally critical Solaris hosts. The issue is not known to enable data theft or code execution, but SSH outage can materially affect administration and recovery capability. Mitigation focus: Identify Solaris 10 and OpenSolaris snv_99 through snv_123 systems running sshd.; Review the Sun/Oracle advisory and patch reference for applicable fixes.; Apply vendor-supported patches or upgrade guidance where applicable..

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Jun 28, 2026, 14:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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