CVE-2009-2690 Information disclosure in n/a
An attacker can exploit a flaw in the Java encoder to read private variables from untrusted applets or applications, leading to sensitive information disclosure.
- 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-2009-2690?
CVE-2009-2690 is a medium-severity 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
The encoder in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, grants read access to private variables with unspecified names, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via an untrusted (1) applet or (2) application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2690?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun Java Se, Sun Openjdk.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2690?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-2690 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2690 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rmg4-9v3x-2qvv.