CVE-2009-3866 describes a critical vulnerability in the Java Web Start Installer within Sun Java SE JDK and JRE 6 prior to Update 17. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating JNLP files, bypassing security model permissions during installer extension removal. With a CVSS score of 9.3 (Critical), the vulnerability is network-exploitable with medium attack complexity, leading to 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0: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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