CVE-2009-2674

CVE-2009-2674 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk 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-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Sun Jdk
• Published: 2009-08-05
• Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-2674?

Integer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in JDK and JRE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted JPEG image that is not properly handled during display to a splash screen, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

How severe is CVE-2009-2674?

CVE-2009-2674 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2009-2674 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2009-2674?

CVE-2009-2674 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2009-2674?

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-2009-2674 published?

CVE-2009-2674 was published on 2009-08-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2009/Sep/msg00000.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-08/msg00003.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-10/msg00001.html
• http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-11/msg00002.html
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=125787273209737&w=2
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36162
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36176
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36180
• http://secunia.com/advisories/36248
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37300
• http://secunia.com/advisories/37386
• http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125136-16-1
• http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-263428-1
• http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:209
• http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuoct2009-096303.html
• http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA09-294A.html
• http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/2543
• http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-050/
• https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/52339
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10073
• https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A8073
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1200.html
• https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009-1201.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00310.html
• https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00325.html

Affected products (27)

• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:6:update_9:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_11:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_12:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_13:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_3:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_4:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_5:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_6:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_7:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_8:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:6:update_9:*:*:*:*:*:*

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