Sun.Java.Runtime.AWT.SetDifflCM.Stack.Overflow

Release Date Jan 05, 2010
Severity critical
Impact System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Description This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in Sun Java Runtime. The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a malicious parameter. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .class file.
Affected Products JDK and JRE 6 Update 16 and earlier JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 21 and earlier
Recommended Actions Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround: http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270474-1
Coverage IPS VCM
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) CVE-2009-3869
Reference/s http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-09-078/ http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36881 (BugTraq) http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3131

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