CVE-2006-6731: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 26 2006(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 7 and earlier, Java System Development Kit (SDK) and JRE 1.4.2_12 and earlier 1.4.x versions, and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_18 and earlier allow attackers to develop Java applets that read, write, or execute local files, possibly related to (1) integer overflows in the Java_sun_awt_image_ImagingLib_convolveBI, awt_parseRaster, and awt_parseColorModel functions; (2) a stack overflow in the Java_sun_awt_image_ImagingLib_lookupByteRaster function; and (3) improper handling of certain negative values in the Java_sun_font_SunLayoutEngine_nativeLayout function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update6 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update1 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update4 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update7 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update5 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0-update2 | |
| OpenJDK | =1.5.0 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_7 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_10 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_06 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_4 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_2 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update2 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_2 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_1 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_8 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_16 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_11 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_17 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_12 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_12 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_03 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_14 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_08 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update7 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_07 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_05 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_10 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update5 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_9 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update6 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_13 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_04 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_09 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_11 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update1 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_18 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1_15 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_3 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0-update4 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_5 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2_6 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.5.0 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.4.2 | |
| Sun JRE | =1.3.1 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_03 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_08 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_10 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_12 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_15 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_6 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_07 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_2 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_10 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_5 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_06 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_1 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_12 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_4 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_17 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_02 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_18 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_01 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_16 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_01a | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_14 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_7 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_13 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_8 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_11 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_09 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_9 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_04 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_05 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.4.2_3 | |
| Sun SDK | =1.3.1_11 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102729-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/21675
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2005-008.txt
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1017425
- http://lists.suse.com/archive/suse-security-announce/2007-Jan/0003.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/149457
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/939609
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23650
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23445
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200701-15.xml
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200702-08.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0062.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0072.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0073.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_10_ibmjava.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/23835
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24099
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24189
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24468
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/243
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25283
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200705-20.xml
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA07-022A.html
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- http://secunia.com/advisories/28115
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- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/0936
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1814
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4224
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/5073
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10134
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6731?
CVE-2006-6731 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its ability to cause buffer overflows in the Sun Java Development Kit and Java Runtime Environment.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6731?
To resolve CVE-2006-6731, users should update their Java Development Kit or Java Runtime Environment to a version later than 5.0 Update 7, 1.4.2_12, or 1.3.1_18.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6731?
CVE-2006-6731 affects Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) 5.0 Update 7 and earlier, as well as Java Runtime Environment (JRE) versions 1.4.2_12 and earlier and 1.3.1_18 and earlier.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-6731?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2006-6731 to execute arbitrary code by developing malicious Java applets that perform unwanted actions.
Is CVE-2006-6731 a remote code execution vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2006-6731 represents a remote code execution vulnerability, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.
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