CVE-2009-2724: sun java_se Race Condition
CVSS: 9.3v2.0HighModified
Published 10-08-2009Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2009-2724 is a high (CVSS 9.3) Race Condition vulnerability in sun java_se. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 75% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
9.3/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.58%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 1Timeline
- 10-08-2009PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Race condition in the java.lang package in Sun Java SE 5.0 before Update 20 has unknown impact and attack vectors, related to a "3Y Race condition in reflection checks."
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionHigh 9.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.58%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
75%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.58% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.58%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Sun1 product
- java_se≤ 5.0
1 vendor · 1 product
References
8 links- www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2009-0016.htmlX Refsource CONFIRM
- sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-118667-22-1X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory