CVE-2009-3867 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.3 Published 5 Nov 2009 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a long file URL in Java SE, requiring user interaction to trigger the stack overflow.

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-2009-3867?

CVE-2009-3867 is a critical memory corruption 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

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HsbParser.getSoundBank function in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file: URL in an argument, aka Bug Id 6854303.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-3867?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2009-3867?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2009-3867 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2009-3867 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 3 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h62j-9mvm-r9mf.