CWE
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CVE-2009-3880

First published: Thu Oct 22 2009(Updated: )

The Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, does not properly restrict the objects that may be sent to loggers, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information via vectors related to the implementation of Component, KeyboardFocusManager, and DefaultKeyboardFocusManager, aka Bug Id 6664512.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.6.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_9
OpenJDK 1.7.0 Headless

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-3880?

    CVE-2009-3880 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-3880?

    To fix CVE-2009-3880, you should upgrade to Java Runtime Environment 5.0 Update 22 or later, or 6 Update 17 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-3880?

    CVE-2009-3880 affects multiple versions of Sun Java SE 5.0 and 6, along with OpenJDK.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3880?

    CVE-2009-3880 is an information disclosure vulnerability in the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) of Java.

  • Can CVE-2009-3880 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2009-3880 can potentially allow attackers to gain access to sensitive information, leading to data breaches.

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