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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2009-2674

Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ...

Vulnerability Description

Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Confidentiality
PARTIAL
Integrity
PARTIAL
Availability
PARTIAL

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
SunJdk1.6.0
SunJre6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-2674?

CVE-2009-2674 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ...

How severe is CVE-2009-2674?

CVE-2009-2674 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-2009-2674?

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