CVE-2009-3874 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the JPEGImageReader component of Sun Java SE, affecting JDK/JRE 5.0, 6, and 1.4.x. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by crafting a malicious JPEG file with large subsample dimensions, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow. With a CVSS score of 9.3, it is considered critical due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| 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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