CVE-2004-2216: Medium severity Sun ONE Application Server vulnerability

Published Dec 31, 2004
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Updated

Unknown vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server 6.0 SP7 and earlier and 6.1 SP1 and earlier, and Application Server 7 Update 4 and earlier, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a malformed client certificate.

Affected Software

13 affected components
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp1
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp2
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp3
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp4
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp5
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp6
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0-sp7
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1-sp1

Event History

Dec 31, 2004
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Jul 17, 2005
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2004-2216?

CVE-2004-2216 has a severity rating classified as high due to its potential to cause denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2004-2216?

To resolve CVE-2004-2216, it is advised to update to the latest patched version of the affected software.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2004-2216?

CVE-2004-2216 affects Sun Java System Web Server versions 6.0 SP7 and earlier, 6.1 SP1 and earlier, and Application Server 7 Update 4 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2004-2216 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2004-2216 can be exploited remotely by attackers using a malformed client certificate.

5

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2004-2216?

CVE-2004-2216 is associated with denial of service attacks that can crash the affected web servers.

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