Vulnerability Description
The MessageDigest.isEqual function 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 spoof HMAC-based digital signatures, and possibly bypass authentication, via unspecified vectors related to "timing attack vulnerabilities," aka Bug Id 6863503.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.5.0 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.4.2_1 |
| Sun | Sdk | 1.4.2_01 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows | All versions |
| Sun | Solaris | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html
- 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://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270475-1PatchVendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3875?
CVE-2009-3875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The MessageDigest.isEqual function 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 ...
How severe is CVE-2009-3875?
CVE-2009-3875 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.