CVE-2009-2716

Name: CVE-2009-2716
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2009-08-10T20:30:00.517+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.29%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2009-2716 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.. EPSS estimates a 1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.29%

66.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sun	Java Se	<= 6	14

References

Timeline

Published: Aug 10, 2009
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2716?

How severe is CVE-2009-2716?

Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2716 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2716?

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Source: NVD / NIST