CVE-2009-3867: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3867: Stack-based buffer overflow in the HsbParser.getSoundBank function in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the HsbParser.getSoundBank function in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, SDK and JRE 1.3.x before 1.3.1_27, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long file: URL in an argument, aka Bug Id 6854303.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Java vulnerability that could let a remote attacker run code through a malformed long file URL processed by Java sound-bank parsing. The main business risk is legacy Java still present on servers, desktops, or embedded vendor stacks. Exposure is most likely where obsolete Sun/Oracle Java runtimes remain installed, especially legacy applications, vendor appliances, or old desktop/browser Java deployments. Current supported Java installations are not indicated as affected by the supplied sources. Treat this as high priority only if legacy Java is still present. The vulnerability is severe, but its age means urgency depends on whether affected runtimes remain in the environment. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for affected Java runtime and SDK versions.; Upgrade to vendor fixed Java releases or supported replacements.; Prioritize externally exposed or user-facing Java execution paths..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 5, 2009, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6746CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11903CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7750CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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