CVE-2006-6009
First published: Tue Nov 21 2006(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Swing library in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 7 and earlier allows attackers to obtain certain information via unknown attack vectors, related to an untrusted applet accessing data in other applets.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK | <=1.5.0 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update4 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update5 | |
| Sun JRE | <=1.5.0 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update5 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update4 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6009?
CVE-2006-6009 is considered to be of moderate severity due to potential data exposure risks from untrusted applets.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6009?
To fix CVE-2006-6009, update to Java Runtime Environment (JRE) version 5.0 Update 8 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2006-6009?
CVE-2006-6009 affects JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 7 and earlier versions.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2006-6009?
CVE-2006-6009 can be exploited through untrusted applets that access data from other applets.
Is CVE-2006-6009 still a relevant vulnerability?
While CVE-2006-6009 is an older vulnerability, it remains relevant for systems still using affected software versions.
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