CVE-2009-1099 Integer overflow in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or access files via crafted Type1 fonts in Java, requiring user interaction to view the font.
- 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-2009-1099?
CVE-2009-1099 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, 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
Integer signedness error in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, and 6 Update 12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via crafted glyph descriptions in a Type1 font, which bypasses a signed comparison and triggers a buffer overflow.
Weakness: CWE-189
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1099?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Java Runtime Environment, Sun Java Se Development Kit.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1099?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-1099 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1099 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6g46-c364-qcjc.