CVE-2009-1107: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-1107: The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlie...

The Java Plug-in in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 17 and earlier, allows remote attackers to trick a user into trusting a signed applet via unknown vectors that misrepresent the security warning dialog, related to a "Swing JLabel HTML parsing vulnerability," aka CR 6782871.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 05:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This issue affects old Java browser plug-ins. A malicious site could make a signed Java applet’s security warning look misleading, increasing the chance a user trusts code they should not. The business risk is mainly in legacy desktops or applications that still depend on Java applets. Exposure is likely limited to environments that still run legacy Java browser plug-ins or old JDK/JRE builds. Modern browsers and current Java deployments are less likely to be affected, but the provided sources do not prove current non-exposure. Prioritize this for legacy estate review, not emergency response, unless old Java plug-ins remain in active business workflows. The risk is user-driven compromise through misleading trust prompts, and the age of the software increases operational and support risk. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for JDK/JRE 6u12 or earlier and 5.0u17 or earlier.; Disable Java browser plug-ins where applets are not required.; Upgrade Java through the applicable vendor or platform advisory..

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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jre-plugin-signedapplet-unauth-access(49460)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6585CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
RHSA-2009:1198CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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