How severe is CVE-2009-1083?

CVE-2009-1083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2009-1083 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1083?

CVE-2009-1083 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1083?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2009-1083 published?

CVE-2009-1083 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1083

CVE-2009-1083 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Identity Manager with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-94.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (88th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sun Java System Identity Manager
Published: 2009-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 on Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX permits "control characters" in the passwords of user accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving "resource adapters."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1083?: Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 on Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX permits "control characters" in the passwords of user accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving "resource adapters."
How severe is CVE-2009-1083?: CVE-2009-1083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2009-1083 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1083?: CVE-2009-1083 primarily affects Sun Java System Identity Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1083?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1083 published?: CVE-2009-1083 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:7.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_identity_manager:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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