Vulnerability Description
Integer signedness error in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, and 6 Update 12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via crafted glyph descriptions in a Type1 font, which bypasses a signed comparison and triggers a buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java Runtime Environment | 5.0 |
| Sun | Java Se Development Kit | All versions |
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=777
- 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/2009-06/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/34495Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34496Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35156Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35223Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35255Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35416Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35776Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36185Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1099?
CVE-2009-1099 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer signedness error in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, and 6 Update 12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to access files or execute ...
How severe is CVE-2009-1099?
CVE-2009-1099 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1099?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Java Runtime Environment, Sun Java Se Development Kit.