CVE-2009-3884: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3884: The TimeZone.getTimeZone method in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, al...

The TimeZone.getTimeZone method in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 22 and 6 before Update 17, and OpenJDK, allows remote attackers to determine the existence of local files via vectors related to handling of zoneinfo (aka tz) files, aka Bug Id 6824265.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-3884 is an information disclosure flaw in older Java runtimes. A remote attacker may be able to learn whether specific local files exist on a system through Java timezone handling. The bundle does not show code execution, data theft, or active exploitation evidence. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems running affected Java SE or OpenJDK versions, especially where untrusted remote input can influence Java timezone lookups. Treat as a legacy Java hygiene issue unless affected runtimes remain in production. Prioritize remediation where old Java is internet-facing or supports sensitive applications. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Sun Java SE 5.0 to Update 22 or later.; Upgrade Sun Java SE 6 to Update 17 or later.; Update OpenJDK through the operating system vendor's security packages..

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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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=530300CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11686CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:6960CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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