Vulnerability Description
The Java Web Start Installer in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 does not properly use security model permissions when removing installer extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying a certain JNLP file to have a URL field that points to an unintended trusted application, aka Bug Id 6872824.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.6.0 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00010.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254866602253&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37231Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37239
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37581
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37841
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-269870-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1694.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3866?
CVE-2009-3866 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Java Web Start Installer in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 does not properly use security model permissions when removing installer extensions, which allows remote attackers to exec...
How severe is CVE-2009-3866?
CVE-2009-3866 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3866?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.