CVE-2005-3907: High severity Java Development Kit (JDK) vulnerability

Published Nov 30, 2005
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment in Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and access arbitrary files or execute arbitrary applications via unknown attack vectors involving untrusted Java applets.

Affected Software

29 affected components
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0_03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0_03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0_03
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0-update1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0-update3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.0-update5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1-update1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1-update15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1-update1a
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1-update8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update3

Event History

Nov 30, 2005
CVE Published
11:03 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2005-3907?

CVE-2005-3907 is considered to be a high-severity vulnerability as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2005-3907?

To fix CVE-2005-3907, update your Java Runtime Environment or Java Development Kit to the latest version provided by the vendor.

3

Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2005-3907?

CVE-2005-3907 affects Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 3 and earlier, as well as multiple earlier versions of Java.

4

What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2005-3907?

CVE-2005-3907 allows attackers to escape the Java sandbox and access arbitrary files or execute arbitrary applications through untrusted Java applets.

5

Who is vulnerable to CVE-2005-3907?

Any system running the affected versions of Java JDK or JRE, particularly in a web environment, is vulnerable to CVE-2005-3907.

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