CVE-2009-1098: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1098: Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earli...

Buffer overflow in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 17 and earlier; 6 Update 12 and earlier; 1.4.2_19 and earlier; and 1.3.1_24 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files or execute arbitrary code via a crafted GIF image, aka CR 6804998.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 04:57 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Java vulnerability where a specially crafted GIF image could make vulnerable Java runtimes access files or run arbitrary code. Business risk is mainly in legacy systems, desktops, servers, or vendor products still carrying affected JDK/JRE versions. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Java installations or products embedding those old runtimes. Modern managed endpoints are less likely exposed, but appliances, unsupported applications, and archived server builds need checking. Prioritize if legacy Java remains in production or in vendor-managed systems. This is not a new internet-wide emergency, but unpatched legacy Java can create serious compromise paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory all Java runtimes on endpoints, servers, build systems, and appliances.; Remove unsupported Java versions where business applications no longer require them.; Apply vendor Java or OS security updates referenced by applicable advisories..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 11:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 25, 2009, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6008CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
RHSA-2009:1198CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9956CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
RHSA-2009:0377CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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