CVE-2009-3879: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3879: Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) X11 and (2) Win32GraphicsDevice subsystems in Sun Java SE 5...

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in the (1) X11 and (2) Win32GraphicsDevice subsystems in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, have unknown impact and attack vectors, related to failure to clone arrays that are returned by the getConfigurations function, aka Bug Id 6822057.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

This CVE covers unspecified Java graphics subsystem flaws in old Sun Java SE and OpenJDK releases. The public record does not state the business impact or attack path. Treat it as a legacy-platform hygiene issue: systems still running Java 5 before Update 22 or Java 6 before Update 17 need attention. Exposure is most likely in legacy endpoints, servers, or appliances running obsolete Java SE 5, Java SE 6, or OpenJDK builds. X11 and Windows graphics subsystems are named, so GUI-capable Java environments are the most relevant review target. Prioritize based on whether legacy Java remains in production. This is not supported by active-exploitation evidence in the supplied sources, but obsolete Java runtimes create broad operational risk and should be removed or upgraded during routine vulnerability remediation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java SE and OpenJDK versions across managed assets.; Upgrade Java SE 5 to Update 22 or later where still present.; Upgrade Java SE 6 to Update 17 or later where still present..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 9, 2009, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:7545CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=530297CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9568CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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