CVE-2009-1102

CVE-2009-1102 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Java with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. 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: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (90th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-94
• Affected product: Sun Java
• Published: 2009-03-25
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Virtual Machine in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "code generation."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1102?

Unspecified vulnerability in the Virtual Machine in Java SE Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 Update 12 and earlier allows remote attackers to access files and execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors related to "code generation."

How severe is CVE-2009-1102?

CVE-2009-1102 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2009-1102 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1102?

CVE-2009-1102 affects Sun Java. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1102?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2009-1102 published?

CVE-2009-1102 was published on 2009-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&objectID=c01745133
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-05/msg00003.html
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=124344236532162&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34489
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34496
• http://secunia.com/advisories/34632
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35223
• http://secunia.com/advisories/35255
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37460
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-254610-1
• http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-108.htm
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:137
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:162
• http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-0392.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34240
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021919
• http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-748-1
• http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1426
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10300
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A6722
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-0377.html

Affected products (1)

• cpe:2.3:a:sun:java:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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