CVE-2009-3880: Medium severity sun java runtime environment (jre) vulnerability

Published Oct 22, 2009
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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.

Affected Software

38 affected components
Sun JRE<=1.5.0
Sun JRE<=1.6.0
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_11
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_12
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_13
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_14
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_15
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_16
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_17
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_18
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_19
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_20
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_3
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_4
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_5
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_6
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_7
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_8
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update_9
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update10
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_10
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_11
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_12
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_13
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_14
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_15
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_3
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_4
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_5
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_6
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_7
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_8
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_9
Sun OpenJDK

Event History

Oct 22, 2009
Data Sourced
08:35 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 9, 2009
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2009-3880?

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

2

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.

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2009-3880?

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

5

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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