CVE-2009-2158: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-gp25-qcrf-8649
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CVSS 7.5
CWE-330
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-2158 is a HIGH (CVSS 7.5) security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2009-2158 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-2158
GHSA Identifier GHSA-gp25-qcrf-8649
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 7.5
CWE Classification CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 7.5

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2009-2158

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-2009-2158, 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 CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values, where the product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers. 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

account-recover.php in TorrentTrader Classic 1.09 chooses random passwords from an insufficiently large set, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain a password via a brute-force attack.

References

NVD — CVE-2009-2158 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-2158
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/511... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/51150
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8958 WEB
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/8958
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/504294/100/0/threaded
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/35369
www.waraxe.us/advisory-74.html WEB
http://www.waraxe.us/advisory-74.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2158?
CVE-2009-2158 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2009-2158?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2009-2158?
CVE-2009-2158 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-2158?
CVE-2009-2158 is classified under CWE-330: Use of Insufficiently Random Values (The product uses insufficiently random numbers or values in a security context that depends on unpredictable numbers.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2009-2158?
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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