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CVE-2009-3866

UnknownEPSS 6.18%

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CVE-2009-3866 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Java Web Start Installer in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 does not properly use security model permissions when removing installer extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying a certain JNLP file to have a URL field that points to an unintended trusted application, aka Bug Id 6872824.. EPSS estimates a 6.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Java Web Start Installer in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 does not properly use security model permissions when removing installer extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying a certain JNLP file to have a URL field that points to an unintended trusted application, aka Bug Id 6872824.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.18%

92.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk1.6.0Update 1
SunJre1.6.0Update 1

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3866?
The Java Web Start Installer in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 does not properly use security model permissions when removing installer extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying a certain JNLP file to have a URL field that points to an unintended trusted application, aka Bug Id 6872824.
How severe is CVE-2009-3866?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3866 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3866?
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Source: NVD / NIST