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CVE-2009-3869: Stack-based buffer overflow in the setDiffICM function in the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in Java Runtime...

Stack-based buffer overflow in the setDiffICM function in the Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 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 crafted argument, aka Bug Id 6872357.

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This is an old but serious Java vulnerability. A crafted input to Java's AWT graphics code could overflow stack memory and allow remote code execution. The main business risk is legacy systems still running vulnerable Sun Java SE/JRE releases, especially where untrusted Java content or Java-dependent applications remain reachable. Exposure is most likely in legacy desktops, servers, appliances, or packaged applications retaining obsolete Sun Java runtimes. Modern supported Java deployments are less likely affected if they are beyond the fixed releases. The source bundle does not provide product inventory indicators or current prevalence data. Treat as high priority only where legacy Java remains in use. The vulnerability enables remote code execution, but it is from 2009 and not listed as KEV in the provided bundle. Focus on eliminating unsupported Java runtimes and confirming inherited vendor packages are patched. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Java runtimes to the fixed versions or later supported releases.; Remove obsolete Java 1.3, 1.4, 5.0, and early 6 runtimes where possible.; Apply relevant OS or vendor Java packages from Sun, Red Hat, Apple, Gentoo, SUSE, or HP guidance..

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