7.5
CWE
134
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2010-0388

First published: Mon Jan 25 2010(Updated: )

Format string vulnerability in the WebDAV implementation in webservd in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via format string specifiers in the encoding attribute of the XML declaration in a PROPFIND request.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Sun Java System Web Server=7.0-update_6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2010-0388?

    CVE-2010-0388 has a severity rating that indicates a potential denial of service attack due to its format string vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2010-0388?

    To fix CVE-2010-0388, you should upgrade to a patched version of the Sun Java System Web Server beyond 7.0 Update 6.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2010-0388?

    CVE-2010-0388 specifically affects Sun Java System Web Server version 7.0 Update 6.

  • What impact can CVE-2010-0388 have on my system?

    CVE-2010-0388 can lead to a denial of service by causing the server daemon to crash.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2010-0388?

    Yes, remote attackers can exploit CVE-2010-0388 using format string specifiers in the XML declaration encoding attribute.

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