CVE-2009-3866

Sun Java Web Start Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability

Severity Score

9.3

*CVSS v2

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

*KEV

Decision

*SSVC

Descriptions

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.

Java Web Start Installer en Sun Java SE en JDK y JRE 6 anteriores a Update 17 no usa adecuadamente los permisos del modelo de seguridad cuando borra las extensiones del instalador, lo que permite a los atacantes remotos ejecutar arbitrariamente código modificando ciertos archivos JNLP que tienen un campo URL que apunta a una aplicación no confiable, también conocido como Bug Id 6872824.

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Sun Java WebStart. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.
The specific flaw exists in the implementation of security model permissions during the removal of installer extensions. By modifying an existing installer extension JNLP file, a condition occurs that allows for code supplied by a different URL than the original installer extension URL to run as a secure applet. This condition can result in arbitrary command injection under the privileges of the currently logged in user.

*Credits: Peter Csepely

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Complete

Integrity

Complete

Availability

Complete

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Medium

Authentication

None

Confidentiality

Partial

Integrity

Partial

Availability

Partial

* Common Vulnerability Scoring System

SSVC

Decision:-

Exploitation

Automatable

Tech. Impact

* Organization's Worst-case Scenario

Timeline

2009-11-04 CVE Published
2009-11-05 CVE Reserved
2024-08-07 CVE Updated
2024-11-18 EPSS Updated
---------- Exploited in Wild
---------- KEV Due Date
---------- First Exploit

CWE

CWE-264: Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

CAPEC

References (21)

URL	Tag	Source
http://secunia.com/advisories/37239	Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37386	Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37581	Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/37841	Third Party Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3969	X_refsource_confirm
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3970	X_refsource_confirm
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36881	Vdb Entry
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6635	Signature

URL	Date	SRC

URL	Date	SRC
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-269870-1	2017-09-19
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3131	2017-09-19
http://zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-077	2017-09-19

URL	Date	SRC
http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.html	2017-09-19
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00000.html	2017-09-19
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Dec/msg00001.html	2017-09-19
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00010.html	2017-09-19
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254866602253&w=2	2017-09-19
http://secunia.com/advisories/37231	2017-09-19
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml	2017-09-19
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1694.html	2017-09-19
https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-3866	2010-01-14
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=533212	2010-01-14

Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions

Vendor		Product				Version		Other		Status
Vendor	Product	Version	Other	Status	<-- -->	Vendor	Product	Version	Other	Status
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_1		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_10		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_11		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_12		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_13		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_14		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_15		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_16		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_3		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_4		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_5		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_6		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_7		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_8		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jdk Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6.0"		update_9		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_1		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_10		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_11		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_12		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_13		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_14		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_15		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_16		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_2		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_3		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_4		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_5		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_6		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_7		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_8		Affected
Sun Search vendor "Sun"		Jre Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre"				1.6.0 Search vendor "Sun" for product "Jre" and version "1.6.0"		update_9		Affected