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9.3
CVE-2009-3867: Java JDK/JRE permits code execution via crafted file URL
CVE-2009-3867 · published 17 years ago
Summary
Older versions of Sun Java (JDK/JRE 5.0 before update 22, 6 before update 17, 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24) can be tricked into running any program when given a specially‑crafted file: URL. This could let an attacker run code on the affected machine. Upgrade to the latest Java release or apply the vendor’s security patches to eliminate the risk.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| sun | jdk |
1.5.0 1.6.0 cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.5.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| sun | jre |
1.5.0 1.6.0 1.4.2_1 1.4.2_2 1.4.2_02 1.4.2_03 1.4.2_3 1.4.2_4 1.4.2_04 1.4.2_05 1.4.2_5 1.4.2_06 56 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| sun | sdk |
1.4.2_01 1.4.2_1 1.4.2_2 1.4.2_02 1.4.2_03 1.4.2_3 1.4.2_04 1.4.2_4 1.4.2_5 1.4.2_05 1.4.2_6 1.4.2_06 53 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:sun:sdk:1.4.2_01:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
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...
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.
References
- http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html Vendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=126566824131534&w=2
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00010.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=131593453929393&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254866602253&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37231 Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37239
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37581
- http://secunia.com/advisories/37841
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1023132 Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270474-1 Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2010-084891.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1694.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36881
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3131 Patch Vendor Advisory
- http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-076/ Patch
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3...
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3...
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3...
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3
Critical
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published5 Nov 2009
Updated12 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2009-3867 · NVD
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