HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2009-1219
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CVE-2009-1219

CWE-20Published: April 1, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.0
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Sun Calendar Express Web Server in Sun ONE Calendar Server 6.0 and Sun Java System Calendar Server 6 2004Q2 through 6.3-7.01 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via multiple requests to the default URI with alphabetic characters in the tzid parameter.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2009-1219 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2009-1219. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Affected Vendors & Products

sun2 product(s)
java system calendar serverone calendar server
Source: NVD CPE · 3 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256228-1
PATCHhttp://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256228-1

All References (12)

→
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256228-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-255008-1
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http://www.coresecurity.com/content/sun-calendar-expressExploit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502320/100/0/threaded
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34150Exploit
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http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0905
→
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-256228-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
→
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-255008-1
→
http://www.coresecurity.com/content/sun-calendar-expressExploit
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/502320/100/0/threaded
→
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34150Exploit
→
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0905

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2009-1219
CVSS Score5.0 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-20
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedApr 1, 2009

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2009-1219 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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