Vulnerability Description
The TimeZone.getTimeZone method in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files via vectors related to handling of zoneinfo (aka tz) files, aka Bug Id 6824265.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.5.0 |
| Sun | Openjdk | All versions |
References
- http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/ReleaseNotes.htmlVendor Advisory
- 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://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37581
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:084
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=530300Vendor Advisory
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/ReleaseNotes.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3884?
CVE-2009-3884 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The TimeZone.getTimeZone method in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files via vectors related to handli...
How severe is CVE-2009-3884?
CVE-2009-3884 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-2009-3884?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jre, Sun Openjdk.