Buffer overflow in Sun Jdk

CVE-2009-1098

Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.2_19 and earlier; and 1.3.1_24 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, aka CR 6804998.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.068 (93.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

  • Sun Jdk — versions 1.5.0, 1.6.0
  • Sun Jre — versions 1.5.0, 1.6.0, 1.3.1
  • Sun Sdk — versions 1.3.1, 1.3.1_01, 1.3.1_01a
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1098?
CVE-2009-1098 is a vulnerability in Sun Jdk, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2009-03-25.
Is CVE-2009-1098 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.