CVE-2009-3077: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-pw85-c3xj-rm6m
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2009-3077 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. The weakness occurs when the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2009-3077 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2009-3077
GHSA Identifier GHSA-pw85-c3xj-rm6m
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2009-3077

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-2009-3077, 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-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection'), where the product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. 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

Mozilla Firefox before 3.0.14, and 3.5.x before 3.5.3, does not properly manage pointers for the columns (aka TreeColumns) of a XUL tree element, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted HTML document, related to a "dangling pointer vulnerability."

References

Software Security Information SECURITY
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2010-06/msg00001.html
secunia.com/advisories/36670 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/36670
secunia.com/advisories/36671 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/36671
secunia.com/advisories/36692 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/36692
secunia.com/advisories/37098 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/37098
secunia.com/advisories/38977 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/38977
secunia.com/advisories/39001 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/39001
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1885
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.mozilla.org/security/announce/2009/mfsa2009-49.html
NVD — CVE-2009-3077 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-3077
bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi WEB
https://bugzilla.mozilla.org/show_bug.cgi?id=506871
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10730
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5606
secunia.com/advisories/36669 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/36669
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2009_48_firefox.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1430.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1431.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2009-1432.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0153.html
www.redhat.com/support/errata/rhsa... WEB
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0154.html
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/36343
www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-915-1 WEB
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-915-1
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0650

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-3077?
CVE-2009-3077 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2009-3077?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2009-3077?
CVE-2009-3077 is classified under CWE-94: Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection') (The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment.).
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2009-3077?
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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