CVE-2007-5689
First published: Mon Oct 29 2007(Updated: )
The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in SDK and JRE 1.3.x through 1.3.1_20 and 1.4.x through 1.4.2_15, and JDK and JRE 5.x through 5.0 Update 12 and 6.x through 6 Update 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, or read or modify arbitrary files, via applets that grant privileges to themselves.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | <=1.6.0 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update1 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update10 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update11 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update12 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update2 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update4 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update5 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update7 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update8 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.5.0-update9 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.6.0-update1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.3.1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.4.2 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.5.0 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.0 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.0-update5 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.1-update1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.1-update16 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.1-update18 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.1-update19 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.3.1-update1a | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.1-update3 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_3 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_8 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_9 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_10 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_11 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_12 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_13 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.4.2_14 | |
| 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-update11 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update2 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update3 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update4 | |
| 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-update7 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update8 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.5.0-update9 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update_1 | |
| Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update_2 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | <=1.4.2_15 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.3.1_01 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.3.1_01a | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.3.1_16 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.3.1_18 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.3.1_19 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.3.1_20 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_03 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_08 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_09 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_10 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_11 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_12 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_13 | |
| Java Development Kit (JDK) | =1.4.2_14 |
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Reference Links
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103112-1
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27320
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018847
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27693
- http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-480.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26185
- 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://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30676
- http://osvdb.org/40834
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01234533
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3589
- 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
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9898
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5689?
CVE-2007-5689 has been classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5689?
To fix CVE-2007-5689, it is recommended to update the Java Runtime Environment or the Java Development Kit to a version that has addressed this vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2007-5689 have on affected software?
CVE-2007-5689 allows attackers to execute arbitrary programs or access and modify files on affected software, posing significant security risks.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5689?
CVE-2007-5689 affects various versions of the Sun Java Runtime Environment and Java Development Kit, specifically versions 1.3.x through 1.6.x.
Are there workarounds for CVE-2007-5689 while I update?
While waiting to update, disabling the Java plugin in web browsers can mitigate the risk associated with CVE-2007-5689.
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