CVE-2009-1671

Name: CVE-2009-1671
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-05-18T18:30:01.017+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.34%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-1671 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Multiple buffer overflows in the Deployment Toolkit ActiveX control in deploytk.dll 6.0.130.3 in Sun Java SE Runtime Environment (aka JRE) 6 Update 13 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the (1) setInstallerType, (2) setAdditionalPackages, (3) compareVersion, (4) getStaticCLSID, or (5) launch method.. EPSS estimates a 10.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Multiple buffer overflows in the Deployment Toolkit ActiveX control in deploytk.dll 6.0.130.3 in Sun Java SE Runtime Environment (aka JRE) 6 Update 13 allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long string argument to the (1) setInstallerType, (2) setAdditionalPackages, (3) compareVersion, (4) getStaticCLSID, or (5) launch method.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.34%

95.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sun	Jre	6	Update 13

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34931Exploit
http://www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_mhxRKrtrPLyAHRFNm7QR.htmlExploit, URL Repurposed
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8665
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34931Exploit
http://www.shinnai.net/xplits/TXT_mhxRKrtrPLyAHRFNm7QR.htmlExploit, URL Repurposed
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8665

Timeline

Published: May 18, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1671?

How severe is CVE-2009-1671?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-1671 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1671?

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