Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2009-3867?

Affected: Jdk (Sun) versions 1.5.0-update_1, 1.5.0-update_10, 1.5.0-update_11, 1.5.0-update_12, 1.5.0-update_13, 1.5.0-update_14, 1.5.0-update_15, 1.5.0-update_16; Jre (Sun) versions 1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a, 1.3.1_02, 1.3.1_03, 1.3.1_04, 1.3.1_05, 1.3.1_06, 1.3.1_07; Sdk (Sun) versions 1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a, 1.3.1_02, 1.3.1_03, 1.3.1_04, 1.3.1_05, 1.3.1_06, 1.3.1_07, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2009-3867 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010.

Is CVE-2009-3867 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2009-3867?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2009-3867?

Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el5.

How urgently should CVE-2009-3867 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2009-3867

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

java-1.6.0-sun: Stack-based buffer overflow via a long file: URL argument (6854303)

Published Nov 3, 2009 · Updated Aug 7, 2024

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2009-3867 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Jdk (Sun), Jre (Sun), Sdk (Sun) and 1 more product.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v2

9.3

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

73%

Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

1 catalog listing

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HsbParser.getSoundBank function in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file: URL in an argument, aka Bug Id 6854303.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
Industry KEV feed	May 1, 2010	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Affected Products

207 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
JdkSun	1.5.0-update_1, 1.5.0-update_10, 1.5.0-update_11, 1.5.0-update_12, 1.5.0-update_13, 1.5.0-update_14, 1.5.0-update_15, 1.5.0-update_16	n/a
JreSun	1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a, 1.3.1_02, 1.3.1_03, 1.3.1_04, 1.3.1_05, 1.3.1_06, 1.3.1_07	n/a
SdkSun	1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a, 1.3.1_02, 1.3.1_03, 1.3.1_04, 1.3.1_05, 1.3.1_06, 1.3.1_07	n/a
javaredhat	See advisory	1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el3

Patched Releases

java

1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el3, 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el4, 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el5

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Nov 3, 2009
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 1, 2010
Last updated
Aug 7, 2024

Weakness Type

CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
CWE-121 Stack-based Buffer Overflow

References

advisoryhttp://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html
advisoryRHSA-2009:1560
advisoryRHSA-2009:1571
advisoryRHSA-2009:1643
advisoryRHSA-2009:1647

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HsbParser.getSoundBank function in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file: URL in an argument, aka Bug…
Affected: Jdk (Sun) versions 1.5.0-update_1, 1.5.0-update_10, 1.5.0-update_11, 1.5.0-update_12, 1.5.0-update_13, 1.5.0-update_14, 1.5.0-update_15, 1.5.0-update_16; Jre (Sun) versions 1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a, 1.3.1_02, 1.3.1_03, 1.3.1_04, 1.3.1_05, 1.3.1_06, 1.3.1_07; Sdk (Sun) versions 1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a, 1.3.1_02, 1.3.1_03, 1.3.1_04, 1.3.1_05, 1.3.1_06, 1.3.1_07, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 1, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.3-1jpp.1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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