CVE-2009-1104 — MEDIUM (5.8)

Vulnerability Description

The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; and 1.4.2_19 and earlier does not prevent Javascript that is loaded from the localhost from connecting to other ports on the system, which allows user-assisted attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via LiveConnect, aka CR 6724331. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged with separate cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities for remote attack vectors.

CVSS Score

5.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Java	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-16

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-1104?

CVE-2009-1104 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; and 1.4.2_19 and earlier does not prevent Javascript that is lo...

How severe is CVE-2009-1104?

CVE-2009-1104 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1104?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Java.