CVE-2007-3504: Path Traversal
First published: Sat Jun 30 2007(Updated: )
Directory traversal vulnerability in the PersistenceService in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, for Windows allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants file overwrite privileges to itself. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a .java.policy file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| OpenJDK | <=1.5.0 | |
| Sun JRE | <=1.4.2 | |
| Sun JRE | <=1.5.0 | |
| Sun SDK | <=1.4.2_13 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102957-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24695
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018328
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25823
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307177
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28115
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2384
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4224
- http://osvdb.org/37755
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35169
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/472673/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3504?
CVE-2007-3504 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file operations.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3504?
To mitigate CVE-2007-3504, update to the latest versions of JDK and JRE that are not affected by this vulnerability.
Which versions are vulnerable to CVE-2007-3504?
CVE-2007-3504 affects JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, as well as JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier.
Can CVE-2007-3504 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3504 can be exploited remotely by attackers to perform unauthorized file actions.
What software is affected by CVE-2007-3504?
The affected software includes Sun Java Web Start in specific versions of JDK, JRE, and SDK as outlined in the vulnerability details.
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