CVE-2009-3867 describes a critical stack-based buffer overflow in the HsbParser.getSoundBank function within Sun Java SE (JDK and JRE 5.0, 6, 1.3.x, and 1.4.x). This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by providing a specially crafted, long file: URL as an argument. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is highly severe, requiring medium attack complexity but leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed in CISA's KEV catalog, Metasploit modules and ExploitDB entries confirm the existence of public exploit code, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.5.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.5.0:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.5.0:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.5.0:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.5.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.5.0:update_13:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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