CVE-2009-1431: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-946h-7778-w3cr
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-1431 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2009-1431 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-1431
GHSA Identifier GHSA-946h-7778-w3cr
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-1431

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-2009-1431, 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

XFR.EXE in the Intel File Transfer service in the console in Symantec Alert Management System 2 (AMS2), as used in Symantec System Center (SSS); Symantec AntiVirus Server; Symantec AntiVirus Central Quarantine Server; Symantec AntiVirus (SAV) Corporate Edition 9 before 9.0 MR7, 10.0 and 10.1 before 10.1 MR8, and 10.2 before 10.2 MR2; Symantec Client Security (SCS) 2 before 2.0 MR7 and 3 before 3.1 MR8; and Symantec Endpoint Protection (SEP) before 11.0 MR3, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by placing the code on a (1) share or (2) WebDAV server, and then sending the UNC share pathname to this service.

References

NVD — CVE-2009-1431 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-1431
exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/501... WEB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50179
labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulner... WEB
http://labs.idefense.com/intelligence/vulnerabilities/display.php?id=786
secunia.com/advisories/34856 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/34856
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34675
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022130
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022131
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1022132
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.symantec.com/security_response/securityupdates/detail.jsp?fid=security_advisory&pvid=security_advisory&year=2009&suid=20090428_02
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/1204

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-1431?
CVE-2009-1431 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-2009-1431?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-1431?
CVE-2009-1431 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2009-1431?
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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