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CVE-2009-1083

9.0 · HIGH

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 on Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX permits "control characters" in the passwords of user accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arb…

Published Mar 25, 2009sunCWE-94EPSS 3.68%

Overview

CVE-2009-1083 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Sun Java System Identity Manager (IdM) 7.0 through 8.0 on Linux, AIX, Solaris, and HP-UX permits "control characters" in the passwords of user accounts, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via vectors involving "resource adapters."

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-2009-1083?

CVE-2009-1083 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on March 25, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1083?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1083?

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-2009-1083?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1083 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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