CVE-2009-2719 Null dereference in n/a
Attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted JNLP file in Java Web Start, requiring user interaction to open the file.
- 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-2009-2719?
CVE-2009-2719 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 Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-2719?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Java Se.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2719?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-2719 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-2719 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f75p-9w69-p43r.