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CVE-2009-1074

5.0 · MEDIUM

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 does not use SSL in all expected circumstances, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the net…

Published Mar 25, 2009sunCWE-310EPSS 2.46%

Overview

CVE-2009-1074 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 does not use SSL in all expected circumstances, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, related to "ssl termination devices" and lack of support for relative URLs.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_identity_manager 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

Refblogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_javaRefsecunia.com/advisories/34380Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1021881Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-140935-01-1Refsunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-253267-1Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34191Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0797Refblogs.sun.com/security/entry/sun_alert_253267_sun_javaRefsecunia.com/advisories/34380Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1021881

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1074?

CVE-2009-1074 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2009-1074?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1074?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_identity_manager 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-2009-1074?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1074 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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