Sun Java SE up to 6u14 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sun Java SE up to 6u14. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2009-2719. No exploit is available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java SE up to 6u14 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).

The weakness was published 08/10/2009 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at vupen.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2009-2719. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 42834 (GLSA-200911-02 : Sun JDK/JRE: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 216026 (VMware ESX 4.0 Update for Multiple Packages (VMSA-2009-0016)).

Upgrading to version 6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (53028), Tenable (42834), SecurityFocus (BID 35922†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23518†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3956, VDB-43496, VDB-43143 and VDB-43142. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 42834
Nessus Name: GLSA-200911-02 : Sun JDK/JRE: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 800868
OpenVAS Name: Sun Java JDK/JRE JPEG Images Integer Overflow Vulnerability - Aug09
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Java SE 6

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: vupen.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2719 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2719
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49335

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X-Force: 53028
SecurityFocus: 35922 - Sun Java SE Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 23518 - Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP) Remote DoS Vulnerability, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/19/2025 23:04
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (60), 02/15/2017 09:11 (9), 08/13/2021 19:44 (4), 08/13/2021 19:52 (1), 04/19/2025 23:04 (18)
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