CVE-2009-3881: Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, does not prevent the existence of chi...

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This is an old Java runtime flaw where vulnerable Java SE and OpenJDK installations may allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges. The public record names affected Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, but gives limited technical detail. Exposure is most likely on systems still running legacy Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22, Java SE 6 before Update 17, or affected OpenJDK packages. Modern environments may still carry risk through old servers, desktops, embedded applications, or archived build images. Treat this as a legacy technology cleanup risk. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but remote privilege gain in old Java runtimes justifies prioritized remediation where those runtimes remain in use. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Sun Java SE 5.0 to Update 22 or later.; Upgrade Sun Java SE 6 to Update 17 or later.; For OpenJDK, follow the relevant Linux vendor advisory or package channel..

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

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