CVE-2009-3866

Critical

Description

The Java Web Start Installer in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17 does not properly use security model permissions when removing installer extensions, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by modifying a certain JNLP file to have a URL field that points to an unintended trusted application, aka Bug Id 6872824.

SeverityCritical
CVSS9.3
Exploit probability—
ProductSun Jdk
PublishedNov 5, 2009
First seenNov 5, 2009

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
sun jdk1.6.0—
sun jre1.6.0—

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CVE-2009-3866 · Sun Jdk · Dark Radar