Sun Java SE up to 6u14 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Sun Java SE up to 6u14. This impacts an unknown function. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2009-2717. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Java SE up to 6u14 (Programming Language Software) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 on Windows 2000 Professional does not provide a Security Warning Icon, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to trick a user into interacting unsafely with an untrusted applet.

The weakness was presented 08/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared at java.sun.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-2717. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading to version 6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53026), SecurityFocus (BID 35922†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23519†). See VDB-49340, VDB-49339, VDB-49338 and VDB-49337 for similar entries. If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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OpenVAS ID: 900820
OpenVAS Name: Unsafe Interaction In Sun Java SE Abstract Window Toolkit (Win)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Java SE 6

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08/03/2009 🔍
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08/10/2009 +6 days 🔍
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09/15/2009 +36 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: java.sun.com⛔
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2009-2717 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2717
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49333
X-Force: 53026
SecurityFocus: 35922 - Sun Java SE Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 23519 - Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) Display Manipulation Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 08/13/2021 19:22
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (56), 02/15/2017 09:11 (8), 08/13/2021 19:22 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:6A9:103

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