Vulnerability Description
The proxy mechanism implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, does not prevent access to browser cookies by untrusted (1) applets and (2) Java Web Start applications, which allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | <= 6 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/ReleaseNotes.html#150_20
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u15.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00000.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00002.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125787273209737&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36180
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36199
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36248
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37300
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37460
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2672?
CVE-2009-2672 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The proxy mechanism implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, does not prevent access to browser cookies by untruste...
How severe is CVE-2009-2672?
CVE-2009-2672 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-2009-2672?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.