CVE-2007-5237
First published: Sat Oct 06 2007(Updated: )
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read and modify local files via an untrusted application, aka "two vulnerabilities."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | <=1.6.0 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.6.0 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.6.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103073-1
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_55_java.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25920
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018770
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27693
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/272
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29042
- 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/30676
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1856/references
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0609
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3895
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01234533
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36946
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A5899
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5237?
CVE-2007-5237 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to read and modify local files.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5237?
To fix CVE-2007-5237, update to Sun JDK and JRE version 6 Update 3 or later.
What types of software are affected by CVE-2007-5237?
CVE-2007-5237 affects Sun JDK and JRE version 6 Update 2 and earlier.
Can CVE-2007-5237 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2007-5237 requires user-assisted actions for exploitation, allowing untrusted applications to bypass access restrictions.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2007-5237?
The impact of CVE-2007-5237 can include unauthorized access to sensitive local files and modification of those files by attackers.
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