CVE-2005-1974
First published: Tue Jun 14 2005(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition (J2SE) 5.0 and 5.0 Update 1 and J2SE 1.4.2 up to 1.4.2_07, as used in multiple products and platforms including (1) HP-UX and (2) APC PowerChute, allows applications to assign permissions to themselves and gain privileges.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_01 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_02 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_03 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_04 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_05 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_06 | |
| Sun Java SE | =1.4.2_07 | |
| Sun Java SE | =5.0 | |
| Sun Java SE | =5.0_update1 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101749-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/17272
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/13958
- http://nam-en.apc.com/cgi-bin/nam_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=7638
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015643
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-101799-1
- http://rpmfind.net/linux/RPM/suse/updates/9.3/i386/rpm/i586/java-1_4_2-sun-src-1.4.2.08-0.1.i586.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2005_32_java2.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/56
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2150
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112992075412844&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=112861772130119&w=2
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2005-1974?
CVE-2005-1974 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow self-assigned permissions which can escalate privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2005-1974?
To fix CVE-2005-1974, upgrade your Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition to the latest patched version.
What versions of J2SE are affected by CVE-2005-1974?
CVE-2005-1974 affects J2SE 5.0 and various versions of 1.4.2, specifically up to 1.4.2_07.
What products are impacted by CVE-2005-1974?
CVE-2005-1974 impacts multiple products, including HP-UX and APC PowerChute, that utilize the affected Java versions.
What is the nature of vulnerability in CVE-2005-1974?
The nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2005-1974 allows applications to assign permissions to themselves, potentially leading to unauthorized privilege escalation.
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