Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier allow remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted PNG image that triggers an integer overflow during memory allocation for display on the splash screen, aka CR 6804996; and (2) a crafted GIF image from which unspecified values are used in calculation of offsets, leading to object-pointer corruption, aka CR 6804997.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | <= 1.6.0 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&obje
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=779
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=780
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00001.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124344236532162&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34489Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34496Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34632Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34675Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35156Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35223Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35255Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35776Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1097?
CVE-2009-1097 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier allow remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted...
How severe is CVE-2009-1097?
CVE-2009-1097 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1097?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.