CVE-2009-2674 Integer overflow in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image in Java Web Start, requiring user interaction to view the splash screen.

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-2009-2674?

CVE-2009-2674 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 5 Aug 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 overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2674?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2674?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2009-2674 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2674 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sun Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-3fh4-76x3-9pjc.

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