CVE-2009-1103: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1103: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment...

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Plug-in 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 and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "deserializing applets," aka CR 6646860.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects old Java browser plug-in deployments. A malicious applet could let a remote attacker read files or run code on a user’s machine. Business risk is concentrated in legacy desktops, embedded admin consoles, and systems that still allow Java applets. Exposure is likely limited to legacy environments with affected Java runtime or plug-in versions installed and applets enabled. The source bundle does not identify modern products or complete vendor-specific package mappings. Treat as a legacy exposure cleanup priority. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but remote code execution through browser plug-ins can create serious endpoint risk where obsolete Java remains enabled. Mitigation focus: Remove or disable the Java browser plug-in where it is not required.; Upgrade affected JDK/JRE installations using relevant vendor advisories.; Prioritize endpoints that browse untrusted sites or open legacy applets..

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

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

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RHSA-2009:1198CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6542CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
jre-javaplugin-privilege-escalation(49456)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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