CVE-2009-2674 Integer overflow in n/a
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.
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Jdk
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3fh4-76x3-9pjc.