CVE-2009-0278: Infoleak

Published Jan 27, 2009
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Updated

Sun Java System Application Server (AS) 8.1 and 8.2 allows remote attackers to read the Web Application configuration files in the (1) WEB-INF or (2) META-INF directory via a malformed request.

Affected Software

8 affected components
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2

Event History

Jan 27, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:30 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-0278?

CVE-2009-0278 is considered to be of medium severity due to its potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-0278?

To fix CVE-2009-0278, apply the latest security updates and patches for Sun Java System Application Server versions 8.1 and 8.2.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-0278?

CVE-2009-0278 affects Sun Java System Application Server versions 8.1 and 8.2 across various operating systems.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2009-0278?

CVE-2009-0278 is associated with remote attacks that exploit malformed requests to access sensitive web application configuration files.

5

What files can be exposed by CVE-2009-0278?

CVE-2009-0278 allows attackers to read sensitive Web Application configuration files located in the WEB-INF or META-INF directories.

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