CVE-2009-1098 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 25 Mar 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or access files via a crafted GIF image due to a buffer overflow in the Java Runtime Environment.

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-2009-1098?

CVE-2009-1098 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

Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.2_19 and earlier; and 1.3.1_24 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, aka CR 6804998.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1098?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1098?

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-2009-1098 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1098 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-97w6-6433-7ccq.