How severe is CVE-2009-1719?

CVE-2009-1719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-1719 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-1719?

CVE-2009-1719 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-1719?

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

When was CVE-2009-1719 published?

CVE-2009-1719 was published on 2009-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-1719

CVE-2009-1719 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Sun Jre
Published: 2009-06-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Aqua Look and Feel for Java implementation in Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a call to the undocumented apple.laf.CColourUIResource constructor with a crafted value in the first argument, which is dereferenced as a pointer.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1719?: The Aqua Look and Feel for Java implementation in Java 1.5 on Mac OS X 10.5 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a call to the undocumented apple.laf.CColourUIResource constructor with a crafted value in the first argument, which is dereferenced as a pointer.
How severe is CVE-2009-1719?: CVE-2009-1719 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-1719 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-1719?: CVE-2009-1719 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 19 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1719?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2009-1719 published?: CVE-2009-1719 was published on 2009-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (19)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update10:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update11:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update12:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update13:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update14:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update15:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update16:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update17:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update8:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0:update9:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.5.0_11-b03:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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