CRITICAL
CVE-2009-3874
CWE-189Published: November 5, 2009· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
9.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Integer overflow in the JPEGImageReader implementation in the ImageI/O component in Sun Java SE in JDK and JRE 5.0 before Update 22, JDK and JRE 6 before Update 17, and SDK and JRE 1.4.x before 1.4.2_24 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via large subsample dimensions in a JPEG file that triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka Bug Id 6874643.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2009-3874 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 ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityC
IntegrityC
AvailabilityC
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (54)
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http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u17.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://secunia.com/advisories/37231Vendor Advisory
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http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270474-1Patch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2009-3874
CVSS Score9.3 / 10
SeverityCRITICAL
WeaknessCWE-189
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedNov 5, 2009
Related CVEs (CWE-189)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2009-3874 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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