HIGH · 9.3

CVE-2009-1098

Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.2_19 and earlier; and 1.3.1_24 and earlier allows remote att...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.2_19 and earlier; and 1.3.1_24 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, aka CR 6804998.

CVSS Score

9.3

HIGH

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Confidentiality
COMPLETE
Integrity
COMPLETE
Availability
COMPLETE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunJdk<= 1.5.0
SunJre<= 1.5.0
SunSdk<= 1.3.1_24

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-1098?

CVE-2009-1098 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.2_19 and earlier; and 1.3.1_24 and earlier allows remote att...

How severe is CVE-2009-1098?

CVE-2009-1098 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-2009-1098?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.