Vulnerability Description
JDK13Services.getProviders in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 20 and 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, grants full privileges to instances of unspecified object types, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an untrusted (1) applet or (2) application.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Java Se | <= 5.0 |
| Sun | Openjdk | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/ReleaseNotes.htmlPatch
- 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/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36162Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36180Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36199Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-118667-22-1Patch
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125139-16-1Patch
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:209
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2543
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=513222
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-2689?
CVE-2009-2689 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). JDK13Services.getProviders in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 20 and 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, grants full privileges to instances of unspecified object types, which allows context-dependent atta...
How severe is CVE-2009-2689?
CVE-2009-2689 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-2689?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Java Se, Sun Openjdk.