CVE-2009-0169 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published 16 Jan 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Authenticated sub-realm administrators can escalate privileges to root realm access by creating an amadmin account.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2009-0169?

CVE-2009-0169 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 16 Jan 2009. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Sun Java System Access Manager 7.1 allows remote authenticated sub-realm administrators to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating the amadmin account in the sub-realm, and then logging in as amadmin in the root realm.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0169?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Sun Java System Access Manager.

How do I fix CVE-2009-0169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2009-0169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2009-0169 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-0169 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qx89-xhcp-6f84.