How severe is CVE-2009-2597?

CVE-2009-2597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2597 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2597?

CVE-2009-2597 affects Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2597?

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-2009-2597 published?

CVE-2009-2597 was published on 2009-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2009-2597

CVE-2009-2597 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent
Published: 2009-07-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Sun Java System (SJS) Access Manager Policy Agent module 2.2 for SJS Web Proxy Server 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a GET request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2597?: The Sun Java System (SJS) Access Manager Policy Agent module 2.2 for SJS Web Proxy Server 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a GET request.
How severe is CVE-2009-2597?: CVE-2009-2597 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2009-2597 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2009-2597?: CVE-2009-2597 affects Sun Java System Access Manager Policy Agent. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2597?: 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-2009-2597 published?: CVE-2009-2597 was published on 2009-07-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_access_manager_policy_agent:2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*