Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the setBytePixels function in the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted arguments, aka Bug Id 6872358.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.5.0 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.5.0 |
| Sun | Sdk | 1.4.2_01 |
| Sun | Solaris | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Sun | Java Se | All versions |
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=126566824131534&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=131593453929393&w=2
- 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://securitytracker.com/id?1023132
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270474-1PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3871?
CVE-2009-3871 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the setBytePixels function in the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before...
How severe is CVE-2009-3871?
CVE-2009-3871 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-2009-3871?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk, Sun Solaris, Microsoft Windows.