Sun Java SE up to 6u14 javax.swing.plaf.synth.SynthContext.isSubregion denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sun Java SE up to 6u14. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file javax.swing.plaf.synth.SynthContext.isSubregion. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2009-2720. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java SE up to 6u14 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the file javax.swing.plaf.synth.SynthContext.isSubregion. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in the javax.swing.plaf.synth.SynthContext.isSubregion method in the Swing implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException in the Jemmy library) via unknown vectors.

The weakness was released 08/10/2009 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at java.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2009-2720. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is 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 (53029), Tenable (42834), SecurityFocus (BID 35922†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-23601†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-3956, VDB-43143, VDB-43142 and VDB-43141. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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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: java.sun.com⛔
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2009-2720 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2009-2720
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-49336

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X-Force: 53029
SecurityFocus: 35922 - Sun Java SE Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 23601 - Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 Swing Implementation Unspecified 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 (61), 02/15/2017 09:23 (9), 08/13/2021 19:59 (4), 08/13/2021 20:06 (1), 04/19/2025 23:04 (18)
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