CVE-2009-2689 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass Java security restrictions via untrusted applets or applications by exploiting a privilege grant flaw in JDK13Services.
- 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-2009-2689?
CVE-2009-2689 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 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
JDK13Services.getProviders in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 20 and 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, grants full privileges to instances of unspecified object types, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an untrusted (1) applet or (2) application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2689?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Java Se, Sun Openjdk.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2689?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-2689 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2689 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vvrm-5g2q-cfmr.