CVE-2009-1095: Integer Overflow

Published Mar 25, 2009
·
Updated

Integer overflow in unpack200 in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, and 6 Update 12 and earlier, allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a JAR file with crafted Pack200 headers.

Affected Software

61 affected components
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=1.5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update11_b03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update15
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update16
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update7_b03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update9
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=1.6.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update1_b06
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.6.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_7

Event History

Mar 25, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:30 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1095?

CVE-2009-1095 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1095?

To fix CVE-2009-1095, upgrade to the latest version of the Java SE Development Kit or Java Runtime Environment that is not affected.

3

Which Java versions are affected by CVE-2009-1095?

CVE-2009-1095 affects Java SE Development Kit (JDK) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, as well as JRE 5.0 and 6 Update 12 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2009-1095 allow unauthorized access to my system?

Yes, CVE-2009-1095 can potentially allow remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1095?

Disabling the use of Pack200 compression in JAR files can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2009-1095.

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