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CVE-2009-2671

UnknownEPSS 4.33%

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CVE-2009-2671 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The SOCKS proxy implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, allows remote attackers to discover the username of the account that invoked an untrusted (1) applet or (2) Java Web Start application via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The SOCKS proxy implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, allows remote attackers to discover the username of the account that invoked an untrusted (1) applet or (2) Java Web Start application via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.33%

89.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk<= 6Update 13
SunJdk5.0Update 1
SunJdk6Update 1
SunJre<= 6Update 13
SunJre5.0Update 1
SunJre6Update 1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2671?
The SOCKS proxy implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, allows remote attackers to discover the username of the account that invoked an untrusted (1) applet or (2) Java Web Start application via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2671?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2671 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2671?
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