CVE-2009-2690
First published: Wed Jul 22 2009(Updated: )
The encoder in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15, and OpenJDK, grants read access to private variables with unspecified names, which allows context-dependent attackers to obtain sensitive information via an untrusted (1) applet or (2) application.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Openjdk | ||
| Sun Java SE | <=6 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00310.html
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1200.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36176
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00325.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36180
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1201.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125139-16-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=513223
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u15.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/36162
- 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%3A9443
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-2690?
CVE-2009-2690 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for sensitive information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2690?
To fix CVE-2009-2690, upgrade your Java SE environment to a version later than Update 15.
What versions of software are affected by CVE-2009-2690?
CVE-2009-2690 affects Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 and OpenJDK implementations prior to the relevant fixes.
What type of attack does CVE-2009-2690 facilitate?
CVE-2009-2690 allows context-dependent attackers to exploit untrusted applets or applications to access private variables.
Is CVE-2009-2690 a zero-day vulnerability?
CVE-2009-2690 was reported and disclosed in 2009, but it is not currently a zero-day vulnerability as it has known fixes.
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