CVE-2009-2475: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jul 22 2009(Updated: )
Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 20 and 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, might allow context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors involving static variables that are declared without the final keyword, related to (1) LayoutQueue, (2) Cursor.predefined, (3) AccessibleResourceBundle.getContents, (4) ImageReaderSpi.STANDARD_INPUT_TYPE, (5) ImageWriterSpi.STANDARD_OUTPUT_TYPE, (6) the imageio plugins, (7) DnsContext.debug, (8) RmfFileReader/StandardMidiFileWriter.types, (9) AbstractSaslImpl.logger, (10) Synth.Region.uiToRegionMap/lowerCaseNameMap, (11) the Introspector class and a cache of BeanInfo, and (12) JAX-WS, a different vulnerability than CVE-2009-2673.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Java SE | <=5.0 | |
| Sun Openjdk | ||
| Sun Java SE | <=6 |
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Reference Links
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u15.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1201.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125139-16-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36176
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36199
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1199.html
- http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/ReleaseNotes.html
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00325.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-118667-22-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=513215
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00310.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36162
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1200.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36180
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:209
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00000.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2543
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10221
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1662.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2475?
CVE-2009-2475 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2475?
To fix CVE-2009-2475, upgrade to Sun Java SE version 5.0 Update 20 or later, or version 6 Update 15 or later.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2009-2475?
CVE-2009-2475 affects Sun Java SE versions prior to Update 20 and 6 prior to Update 15, as well as OpenJDK implementations.
What kind of attacks are possible with CVE-2009-2475?
CVE-2009-2475 may allow context-dependent attackers to exploit static variables declared without the final keyword.
Is CVE-2009-2475 still a threat today?
While CVE-2009-2475 has been mitigated in later updates, systems still running vulnerable versions may remain at risk.
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