CVE-2009-1097 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 25 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or read files by tricking users into opening crafted PNG or GIF images in vulnerable Java versions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2009-1097?

CVE-2009-1097 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 25 Mar 2009. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple buffer overflows in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier allow remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via (1) a crafted PNG image that triggers an integer overflow during memory allocation for display on the splash screen, aka CR 6804996; and (2) a crafted GIF image from which unspecified values are used in calculation of offsets, leading to object-pointer corruption, aka CR 6804997.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1097?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1097?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-1097 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1097 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-q7x4-hch5-5w3x.