CVE-2009-1103 Deserialization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code and access files via malicious applet deserialization in 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-2009-1103?
CVE-2009-1103 is a medium-severity unsafe deserialization 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
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Plug-in 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 and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "deserializing applets," aka CR 6646860.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1103?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1103?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2009-1103 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1103 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4hqw-69p6-5rh9.