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CVE-2009-2476

UnknownEPSS 2.88%

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CVE-2009-2476 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Java Management Extensions (JMX) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, does not properly enforce OpenType checks, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging finalizer resurrection to obtain a reference to a privileged object.. EPSS estimates a 2.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Java Management Extensions (JMX) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, does not properly enforce OpenType checks, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging finalizer resurrection to obtain a reference to a privileged object.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.88%

85.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJava Se<= 614
SunOpenjdkAll versions—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2476?
The Java Management Extensions (JMX) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, does not properly enforce OpenType checks, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging finalizer resurrection to obtain a reference to a privileged object.
How severe is CVE-2009-2476?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2476 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.88% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2476?
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Source: NVD / NIST