CVE-2009-2716
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version...
CVE-2009-2716 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 7.5) 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 1.29%, the 70th percentile. No source names a fixed version.
- Severity
- 7.5 HighCVSS 2.0, NVD
- Exploit chance
- 1.29%EPSS, 70th percentile
- Exploitation
- None knownNot on CISA’s or ENISA’s lists
- Fixed in
- No fix listedNo source names one
Description
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Exploit likelihood
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 |
What each source reports
NVD Score used
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
- Record
CVE-2009-2716- CVSS 2.0
- 7.5 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE ListNo score
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
- Record
CVE-2009-2716- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-2707No score
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
- Record
EUVD-2009-2707- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-w6rq-x735-2wv9No score
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version...
The plugin functionality in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 does not properly implement version selection, which allows context-dependent attackers to leverage vulnerabilities in "old zip and certificate handling" and have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
- Record
GHSA-w6rq-x735-2wv9- Updated
- 2026-11-02
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.
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-2009-2716
github.com/advisories/GHSA-w6rq-x735-2wv9
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