CVE-2009-3865 Code injection in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Nov 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands via a crafted web page exploiting the Java Deployment Toolkit plugin, requiring user interaction.

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-2009-3865?

CVE-2009-3865 is a critical code injection vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 5 Nov 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 launch method in the Deployment Toolkit plugin in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via a crafted web page, aka Bug Id 6869752.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3865?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3865?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2009-3865 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-3865 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vm5p-j4c4-475p.