CVE-2007-3715: Input Validation

Published Jul 11, 2007
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Updated

Sun Java System Application Server and Web Server 7.0 through 9.0 before 20070710 do not properly process XSLT stylesheets in XSLT transforms in XML signatures, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute an arbitrary Java method via a crafted stylesheet, a related issue to CVE-2007-3716.

Affected Software

21 affected components
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=9.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=9.0
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=9.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=9.0
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2
Sun ONE Application Server=9.0
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0
Sun ONE Application Server=8.2

Event History

Jul 11, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2007-3715?

CVE-2007-3715 is considered a critical vulnerability as it allows arbitrary Java method execution through crafted XSLT stylesheets.

2

How do I fix CVE-2007-3715?

To fix CVE-2007-3715, update your Sun Java System Application Server and Web Server to versions released after July 10, 2007.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2007-3715?

CVE-2007-3715 affects Sun Java System Application Server versions 7.0 to 9.0 and Sun Java System Web Server version 7.0.

4

What types of attacks are possible with CVE-2007-3715?

With CVE-2007-3715, attackers can exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary methods in the context of the application.

5

Is CVE-2007-3715 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2007-3715 is related to CVE-2007-3716, as both involve issues with processing XSLT stylesheets.

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