CVE-2009-1099: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Mar 25 2009(Updated: )
Integer signedness error 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 crafted glyph descriptions in a Type1 font, which bypasses a signed comparison and triggers a buffer overflow.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Java Runtime Environment | =6.0 | |
| Java SE Development Kit | ||
| Java Runtime Environment | =5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-118669-19-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-254571-1
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0392.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0394.html
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-108.htm
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021913
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-109.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34240
- http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34495
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34496
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00001.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1038.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35223
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35156
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1426
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35255
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01745133
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124344236532162&w=2
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-06/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35416
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-07/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35776
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1198.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36185
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37460
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2009-091332.html
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5726
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1099?
CVE-2009-1099 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1099?
To mitigate CVE-2009-1099, users should upgrade to a patched version of the Java Runtime Environment or Java SE Development Kit.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2009-1099?
CVE-2009-1099 impacts Java SE Development Kit and Java Runtime Environment versions 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, and 6 Update 12 and earlier.
Can CVE-2009-1099 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2009-1099 can be exploited remotely by attackers via specially crafted glyph descriptions in Type1 fonts.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2009-1099 enable?
CVE-2009-1099 may allow remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system.
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