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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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun JRE=1.3.1-update1a
Sun SDK=1.4.2
Sun SDK=1.3.1_19
OpenJDK<=1.6.0
Sun JRE=1.3.1-update19
Sun SDK=1.4.2_10
Sun SDK=1.4.2_12
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update3
Sun JRE=1.4.1-update3
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_14
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.4.2_13
Sun JRE=1.4.2_1
Sun SDK=1.4.2_13
Sun JRE=1.4.2_8
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update11
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update8
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update9
Sun JRE=1.4.2_12
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update11
Sun JRE=1.3.1-update1
Sun JRE<=1.3.1
Sun JRE=1.3.0-update5
Sun SDK=1.3.1_20
Sun SDK=1.3.1_18
Sun SDK=1.3.1_01
Sun JRE=1.4.2_14
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update7
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update3
Sun SDK=1.3.1_16
Sun SDK=1.3.1_01a
Sun JRE<=1.5.0
Sun JRE=1.3.0
Sun JRE=1.4.2_10
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update1
Sun SDK<=1.4.2_15
Sun SDK=1.4.2_09
Sun JRE=1.3.1-update16
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update4
OpenJDK=1.6.0-update1
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update5
Sun JRE=1.4
Sun JRE<=1.4.2
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update7
Sun JRE=1.4.2_9
Sun JRE=1.4.2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_11
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update6
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update9
Sun JRE=1.4.2_11
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update12
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update1
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update5
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update10
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update2
Sun SDK=1.4.2_08
Sun SDK=1.4.2_03
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update8
Sun JRE=1.3.1-update18
Sun JRE=1.4.2_3
Sun JRE=1.5.0-update4
OpenJDK=1.5.0-update10

Remedy

http://secunia.com/advisories/27320

Remedy

http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103112-1

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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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