CVE-2007-3655: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Jul 10 2007(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and 6.0 Update 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long codebase attribute in a JNLP file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update2 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update_1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update8 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update11 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update7 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update5 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update6 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update9 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update10 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/24832
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-July/064552.html
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070705.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0818.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2007-0829.html
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102996-1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_56_ibmjava.html
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018346
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25981
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26314
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26369
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27266
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2874
- 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.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-20.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/4224
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2477
- http://osvdb.org/37756
- http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/30284
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35320
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11367
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473356/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473224/100/0/threaded
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 has a critical severity level as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3655?
To resolve CVE-2007-3655, update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version, specifically beyond JRE 5.0 Update 11 and 6.0 Update 1.
What versions of JRE are affected by CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 affects Sun JRE versions 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, as well as 6.0 Update 1 and earlier.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited through a long codebase attribute in a JNLP file.
Can CVE-2007-3655 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2007-3655 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to take control of affected systems.
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/weakness
- agent/references
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/description
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/event
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-historical
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/sun
- canonical/sun java runtime environment (jre)
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update2
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.6.0-update_1
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update8
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update11
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update7
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update3
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update5
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update6
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update9
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update1
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update10
- version/sun java runtime environment (jre)/1.5.0-update4