Vulnerability Description
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17 does not properly handle the interaction between a signed JAR file and a JNLP (1) application or (2) applet, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, related to a "regression," aka Bug Id 6870531.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.6.0 |
References
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=532914
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=532914
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-3886?
CVE-2009-3886 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17 does not properly handle the interaction between a signed JAR file and a JNLP (1) application or (2) applet, which has unspecified i...
How severe is CVE-2009-3886?
CVE-2009-3886 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-3886?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jre.