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CVE-2009-0609

7.8 · HIGH

Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3, when a JDBC data source is used, does not properly handle (1) a long value in an ADD o…

Published Feb 17, 2009sunCWE-20EPSS 2.54%

Overview

CVE-2009-0609 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_directory_server. It was published on February 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Sun Java System Directory Proxy Server in Sun Java System Directory Server Enterprise Edition 6.0 through 6.3, when a JDBC data source is used, does not properly handle (1) a long value in an ADD or (2) long string attributes, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JDBC backend outage) via crafted LDAP requests.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_directory_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refsecunia.com/advisories/33923Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125276-08-1Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-251086-1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33761Refsecunia.com/advisories/33923Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125276-08-1Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-251086-1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/33761

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-0609?

CVE-2009-0609 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_directory_server. It was published on February 17, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-0609?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-0609?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_directory_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-0609?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-0609 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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