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CVE-2009-3875

UnknownEPSS 3.11%

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CVE-2009-3875 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The MessageDigest.isEqual function in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to spoof HMAC-based digital signatures, and possibly bypass authentication, via unspecified vectors related to "timing attack vulnerabilities," aka Bug Id 6863503.. EPSS estimates a 3.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The MessageDigest.isEqual function in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to spoof HMAC-based digital signatures, and possibly bypass authentication, via unspecified vectors related to "timing attack vulnerabilities," aka Bug Id 6863503.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
3.11%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk1.5.0Update1
SunJdk1.6.0Update1
SunJre1.4.2_1—
SunJre1.4.2_2—
SunJre1.4.2_02—
SunJre1.4.2_03—
SunJre1.4.2_3—
SunJre1.4.2_4—
SunJre1.4.2_04—
SunJre1.4.2_05—
SunJre1.4.2_5—
SunJre1.4.2_06—
SunJre1.4.2_6—
SunJre1.4.2_7—
SunJre1.4.2_07—
SunJre1.4.2_8—
SunJre1.4.2_08—
SunJre1.4.2_09—
SunJre1.4.2_9—
SunJre1.4.2_10—
SunJre1.4.2_11—
SunJre1.4.2_12—
SunJre1.4.2_13—
SunJre1.4.2_14—
SunJre1.4.2_15—
SunJre1.4.2_16—
SunJre1.4.2_17—
SunJre1.4.2_18—
SunJre1.4.2_19—
SunJre1.4.2_20—
SunJre1.4.2_21—
SunJre1.4.2_22—
SunJre1.4.2_23—
SunJre1.5.0Update1
SunJre1.6.0Update 1
SunSdk1.4.2_01—
SunSdk1.4.2_1—
SunSdk1.4.2_2—
SunSdk1.4.2_02—
SunSdk1.4.2_03—
SunSdk1.4.2_3—
SunSdk1.4.2_04—
SunSdk1.4.2_4—
SunSdk1.4.2_5—
SunSdk1.4.2_05—
SunSdk1.4.2_6—
SunSdk1.4.2_06—
SunSdk1.4.2_07—
SunSdk1.4.2_7—
SunSdk1.4.2_8—

Showing 50 of 136 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3875?
The MessageDigest.isEqual function in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to spoof HMAC-based digital signatures, and possibly bypass authentication, via unspecified vectors related to "timing attack vulnerabilities," aka Bug Id 6863503.
How severe is CVE-2009-3875?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-3875 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-3875?
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