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CVE-2009-2672

UnknownEPSS 4.56%

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CVE-2009-2672 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The proxy mechanism implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, does not prevent access to browser cookies by untrusted (1) applets and (2) Java Web Start applications, which allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 4.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The proxy mechanism implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, does not prevent access to browser cookies by untrusted (1) applets and (2) Java Web Start applications, which allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
4.56%

90.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

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

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2672?
The proxy mechanism implementation in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15, and JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 20, does not prevent access to browser cookies by untrusted (1) applets and (2) Java Web Start applications, which allows remote attackers to hijack web sessions via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2009-2672?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2672 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2672?
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