CVE-2006-3921: Medium severity Sun ONE Application Server vulnerability

Published Jul 28, 2006
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Updated

Sun Java System Application Server (SJSAS) 7 through 8.1 and Web Server (SJSWS) 6.0 and 6.1 allows remote authenticated users to read files outside of the "document root directory" via a direct request using a UTF-8 encoded URI.

Affected Software

25 affected components
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur1
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur1
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur2
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur2
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur2
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur4
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur5
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur5
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur6
Sun ONE Application Server=7.0-ur6
Sun ONE Application Server=7.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1
Sun ONE Application Server=8.1-ur1
Sun Java System Web Server=6.0
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1-sp1
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1-sp2
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1-sp3
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1-sp4
Sun Java System Web Server=6.1-sp5

Event History

Jul 28, 2006
CVE Published
11:04 PM
Jul 29, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3921?

CVE-2006-3921 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows authenticated users to read unauthorized files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3921?

To fix CVE-2006-3921, update to a fixed version of the Sun Java System Application Server or Web Server that addresses this issue.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2006-3921?

CVE-2006-3921 affects users of Sun Java System Application Server versions 7 through 8.1 and Sun Java System Web Server versions 6.0 and 6.1.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2006-3921?

The impact of CVE-2006-3921 is that remote authenticated users can read files outside of the document root directory, potentially exposing sensitive data.

5

Is CVE-2006-3921 still a concern today?

Although CVE-2006-3921 was reported in 2006, it remains a concern for legacy systems that continue to run affected versions without updates.

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