HIGH
CVE-2009-2597
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: July 27, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
7.8
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Sun Java System (SJS) Access Manager Policy Agent module 2.2 for SJS Web Proxy Server 4.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a GET request.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-2597 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.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
sun2 product(s)
java system access manager policy agentjava system web proxy server
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35979Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-258508-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/35979Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-258508-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-2597
CVSS Score7.8 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 27, 2009
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-2597 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.