PT-2009-5069 · Sun+3 · Sun Java Runtime Environment+4
Published
2009-08-05
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Updated
2018-10-30
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CVE-2009-2674
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions prior to 6 Update 15
Description
The issue is related to an integer overflow in the javaws.exe component of Sun Java Web Start. This overflow can be triggered by a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. This can allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Recommendations
For versions prior to 6 Update 15, update to version 6 Update 15 or later to resolve the issue.
Fix
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Hp-Ux
Java Platform
Red Hat
Sun Java Runtime Environment
Sun Java Web Start