CVE-2009-0609

Name: CVE-2009-0609
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-02-17T17:30:06.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-0609 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3, when a JDBC data source is used, does not properly handle (1) a long value in an ADD or (2) long string attributes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JDBC backend outage) via crafted LDAP requests.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3, when a JDBC data source is used, does not properly handle (1) a long value in an ADD or (2) long string attributes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JDBC backend outage) via crafted LDAP requests.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

83.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sun	Java System Directory Server	6.0	Enterprise
Sun	Java System Directory Server	6.1	Enterprise
Sun	Java System Directory Server	6.2	Enterprise
Sun	Java System Directory Server	6.3	Enterprise

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/33923Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125276-08-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-251086-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33761
http://secunia.com/advisories/33923Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125276-08-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-251086-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33761

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-0609?

How severe is CVE-2009-0609?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-0609 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0609?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST