CVE-2010-1423: OS Command Injection
First published: Thu Apr 15 2010(Updated: )
Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) -J or (2) -XXaltjvm argument to javaws.exe, which is processed by the launch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | <=1.6.0 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.6.0-update10 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.6.0 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.6.0-update_10 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/39260
- http://osvdb.org/63648
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1023840
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/886582
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0853
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2010-April/074036.html
- http://www.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57615
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14090
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-1423?
CVE-2010-1423 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2010-1423?
To fix CVE-2010-1423, update to the latest version of Oracle JDK or JRE that addresses this vulnerability.
What are the affected software versions for CVE-2010-1423?
CVE-2010-1423 affects Oracle JDK 6 Update 10, Update 19, and other versions up to 1.6.0.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2010-1423?
CVE-2010-1423 is an argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler of the Java NPAPI plugin.
Can CVE-2010-1423 affect Linux users?
Yes, CVE-2010-1423 may also affect users running the vulnerable Java versions on Linux.
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