CVE-2011-0609: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-g9g3-3gv9-454q
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CVSS 7.8
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2011-0609 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.8) security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2011-0609 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2011-0609
GHSA Identifier GHSA-g9g3-3gv9-454q
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.8
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.8

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Attack Vector Local (AV:L)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required None (PR:N)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality High (C:H)
Integrity High (I:H)
Availability High (A:H)

How to Fix CVE-2011-0609

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2011-0609, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

Unspecified vulnerability in Adobe Flash Player 10.2.154.13 and earlier on Windows, Mac OS X, Linux, and Solaris; 10.1.106.16 and earlier on Android; Adobe AIR 2.5.1 and earlier; and Authplay.dll (aka AuthPlayLib.bundle) in Adobe Reader and Acrobat 9.x through 9.4.2 and 10.x through 10.0.1 on Windows and Mac OS X, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted Flash content, as demonstrated by a .swf file embedded in an Excel spreadsheet, and as exploited in the wild in March 2011.

References

NVD — CVE-2011-0609 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2011-0609
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/660... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/66078
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14147
www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vul... WEB
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2011-0609
blogs.adobe.com/asset/2011/03/backg... WEB
http://blogs.adobe.com/asset/2011/03/background-on-apsa11-01-patch-schedule.html
googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-and-... WEB
http://googlechromereleases.blogspot.com/2011/03/stable-and-beta-channel-updates_15.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2011-04/msg00000.html
secunia.com/advisories/43751 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/43751
secunia.com/advisories/43757 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/43757
secunia.com/advisories/43772 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/43772
secunia.com/advisories/43856 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/43856
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8152
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/advisories/apsa11-01.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.adobe.com/support/security/bulletins/apsb11-06.html
www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/192052 WEB
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/192052
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-0372.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/46860
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025210
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025211
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1025238
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0655
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0656
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0688
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2011/0732

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-0609?
CVE-2011-0609 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2011-0609?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2011-0609?
CVE-2011-0609 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2011-0609?
CVE-2011-0609 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2011-0609?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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