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CVE-2009-2674

UnknownEPSS 6.39%

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CVE-2009-2674 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.39%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk1.6.0Update2
SunJdk6Update 1
SunJre6Update 1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2674?
Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2009-2674?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2674 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2674?
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Source: NVD / NIST