CVE-2009-1107: Medium severity Sun Java vulnerability
The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, allows remote attackers to trick a user into trusting a signed applet via unknown vectors that misrepresent the security warning dialog, related to a "Swing JLabel HTML parsing vulnerability," aka CR 6782871.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-1107?
CVE-2009-1107 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1107?
To fix CVE-2009-1107, upgrade to the latest version of the Java Runtime Environment that is no longer susceptible to this exploit.
What versions are affected by CVE-2009-1107?
CVE-2009-1107 affects Java SE Development Kit and Java Runtime Environment 6 Update 12 and earlier, as well as 5.0 Update 17 and earlier.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-1107 facilitate?
CVE-2009-1107 allows remote attackers to trick users into trusting a signed applet by misrepresenting the security warning dialog.
Is user interaction required for CVE-2009-1107 exploitation?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2009-1107 typically requires user interaction to approve the misrepresented security warning.