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, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions and connect to arbitrary sites via unspecified vectors, related to a declaration that lacks the final keyword.
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://osvdb.org/56785
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36162
- 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
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2673?
CVE-2009-2673 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, allows remote attackers to bypass intended access rest...
How severe is CVE-2009-2673?
CVE-2009-2673 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-2009-2673?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.