CVE-2009-2719
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent...
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
- Record
CVE-2009-2719- CVSS 2.0
- 5.0 Medium
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P - Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
- Record
CVE-2009-2719- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-2710 No score
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
- Record
EUVD-2009-2710- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-f75p-9w69-p43r No score
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent...
The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
- Record
GHSA-f75p-9w69-p43r- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
java-1.6.0-sunRed Hat:rhel_extras:4 From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 |
java-1.6.0-sun-demoRed Hat:rhel_extras:4 From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 |
java-1.6.0-sun-develRed Hat:rhel_extras:4 From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 |
java-1.6.0-sun-jdbcRed Hat:rhel_extras:4 From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 |
java-1.6.0-sun-pluginRed Hat:rhel_extras:4 From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 |
java-1.6.0-sun-srcRed Hat:rhel_extras:4 From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el4 |
java-1.6.0-sunRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::client From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-demoRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::client From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-develRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::client From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-jdbcRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::client From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
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| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
java-1.6.0-sun-pluginRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::client From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-srcRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::client From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sunRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::server From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-demoRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::server From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-develRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::server From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-jdbcRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::server From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-pluginRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::server From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
java-1.6.0-sun-srcRed Hat:rhel_extras:5::server From an advisory covering 16 CVEs |
before 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 | 1:1.6.0.15-1jpp.1.el5 |
History
| Recorded | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| affected, facts | ||
| aliases | EUVD | |
| first indexed | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |
Dates are when Every CVE recorded each change. Upstream dates may differ.
In short
CVE-2009-2719 is a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.0) in Sun Java Se, published August 10, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 2.03%, the 81st percentile. No source names a fixed version.
References
secunia.com/advisories/37460
security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200911-02.xml
vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.html
java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u15.html
securityfocus.com/archive/1/507985/100/0/threaded
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vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/3316
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2719
github.com/advisories/GHSA-f75p-9w69-p43r
access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2009:1200
blogs.sun.com/security/entry/advance_notification_of_security_updates5
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-125139-16-1
bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=511915
security.access.redhat.com/data/csaf/v2/advisories/2009/rhsa-2009_1200.json
cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0217