CVE-2009-3886: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3886: The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17 does not properly handle the interactio...

The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17 does not properly handle the interaction between a signed JAR file and a JNLP (1) application or (2) applet, which has unspecified impact and attack vectors, related to a "regression," aka Bug Id 6870531.

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

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2009-3886 concerns Java Web Start in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17. The public description says a regression mishandled signed JAR and JNLP application or applet interactions. Business risk is mainly for environments still running legacy Java 6 or Java Web Start-dependent workflows. Exposure is most likely where Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17 remains installed and Java Web Start or JNLP-based applications are still used. Modern environments without Java 6 or Java Web Start workflows are unlikely to be affected. Treat this as legacy technology risk rather than a current emergency, unless Java 6 Web Start remains business-critical. Prioritize discovery and retirement because unsupported Java runtimes often carry many unresolved risks beyond this CVE. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Sun Java SE 6 before Update 17.; Check Sun Java 6 Update 17 release notes and vendor advisories.; Upgrade or remove affected Java 6 installations where vendor guidance supports it..

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:6794CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=532914CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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