Security readout for executives and security teams
This flaw affects very old Java runtimes and development kits. A malicious JAR file with crafted Pack200 metadata could trigger a buffer overflow in unpack200, potentially allowing file access or arbitrary code execution. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy Java 5 or early Java 6 remains in use. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, appliances, or applications still carrying Java 5.0 Update 17 or earlier, or Java 6 Update 12 or earlier. Systems that process, open, or distribute untrusted JAR content deserve priority review. Treat this as a legacy technology risk with high impact if exposed. Prioritize finding and retiring obsolete Java installations, especially on systems that handle external files or user-supplied JAR content. Mitigation focus: Inventory all Java Runtime Environment and Java Development Kit installations.; Remove unsupported Java 5 and early Java 6 runtimes where possible.; Use vendor advisories to identify corrected packages for each platform..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6659CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- RHSA-2009:1198CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- RHSA-2009:0377CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:8844CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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