CVE-2009-1107: Medium severity Sun Java vulnerability

Published Mar 25, 2009
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Updated

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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Sun Java

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
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-1107?

CVE-2009-1107 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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.

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