CVE-2009-1104 Security feature bypass in n/a
The Java Plug-in allows localhost JavaScript to connect to other system ports, bypassing access restrictions when combined with XSS.
- 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-2009-1104?
CVE-2009-1104 is a medium-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
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; and 1.4.2_19 and earlier does not prevent Javascript that is loaded from the localhost from connecting to other ports on the system, which allows user-assisted attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via LiveConnect, aka CR 6724331. NOTE: this vulnerability can be leveraged with separate cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities for remote attack vectors.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1104?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1104?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-1104 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1104 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pqph-446w-r3p4.