CVE-2009-2717

Description

The Abstract Window Toolkit (AWT) implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 on Windows 2000 Professional does not provide a Security Warning Icon, which makes it easier for context-dependent attackers to trick a user into interacting unsafely with an untrusted applet.

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory sun.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/6u15.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2009-2717?
CVE-2009-2717 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2009-2717?
To fix CVE-2009-2717, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2009-2717 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2009-2717 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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