CVE-2009-1098: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 25, 2009
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Updated

Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.219 and earlier; and 1.3.124 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, aka CR 6804998.

Affected Software

153 affected components
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=1.5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=1.6.0
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
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-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.6.0
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
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
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.3.1_24
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_01
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_03
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_04
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_05
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_06
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_07
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_08
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_09
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_21
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_22
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_23
Sun SDK<=1.3.1_24
Sun SDK=1.3.1
Sun SDK=1.3.1_01
Sun SDK=1.3.1_01a
Sun SDK=1.3.1_02
Sun SDK=1.3.1_03
Sun SDK=1.3.1_04
Sun SDK=1.3.1_05
Sun SDK=1.3.1_06
Sun SDK=1.3.1_07
Sun SDK=1.3.1_08
Sun SDK=1.3.1_09
Sun SDK=1.3.1_10
Sun SDK=1.3.1_11
Sun SDK=1.3.1_12
Sun SDK=1.3.1_13
Sun SDK=1.3.1_14
Sun SDK=1.3.1_15
Sun SDK=1.3.1_16
Sun SDK=1.3.1_17
Sun SDK=1.3.1_18
Sun SDK=1.3.1_19
Sun SDK=1.3.1_20
Sun SDK=1.3.1_21
Sun SDK=1.3.1_22
Sun SDK=1.3.1_23
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.4.2_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_18
Sun SDK<=1.4.2_19
Sun SDK=1.4.2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_1
Sun SDK=1.4.2_2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_02
Sun SDK=1.4.2_03
Sun SDK=1.4.2_3
Sun SDK=1.4.2_04
Sun SDK=1.4.2_4
Sun SDK=1.4.2_5
Sun SDK=1.4.2_6
Sun SDK=1.4.2_7
Sun SDK=1.4.2_08
Sun SDK=1.4.2_09
Sun SDK=1.4.2_10
Sun SDK=1.4.2_11
Sun SDK=1.4.2_12
Sun SDK=1.4.2_13
Sun SDK=1.4.2_14
Sun SDK=1.4.2_15
Sun SDK=1.4.2_16
Sun SDK=1.4.2_17
Sun SDK=1.4.2_18

Remediation

Patch Available

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-254571-1

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
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1098?

CVE-2009-1098 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2009-1098?

To fix CVE-2009-1098, you should update to the latest version of Java SE Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) that has addressed this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2009-1098?

CVE-2009-1098 affects Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, 6 Update 12 and earlier, 1.4.2_19 and earlier, and 1.3.1_24 and earlier.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2009-1098?

The impact of CVE-2009-1098 includes the possibility for remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a specially crafted GIF image.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2009-1098?

A temporary workaround for CVE-2009-1098 includes disabling Java in the web browser until the system can be updated to a non-vulnerable version.

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