CVE-2009-1083

Name: CVE-2009-1083
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-03-25T15:30:00.53+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1083 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 on Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX permits "control characters" in the passwords of user accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving "resource adapters.". EPSS estimates a 3.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 on Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX permits "control characters" in the passwords of user accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving "resource adapters."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.68%

88.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	7.0
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	7.1
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	7.1.1
Sun	Java System Identity Manager	8.0

References

http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_javaPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34380Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021881
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-140935-01-1Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253267-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34191
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0797Vendor Advisory
http://blogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_javaPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/34380Vendor Advisory
http://securitytracker.com/id?1021881
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-140935-01-1Patch
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253267-1Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34191
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0797Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 25, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1083?

How severe is CVE-2009-1083?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1083 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1083?

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