Vulnerability Description
readObject in (1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and (2) Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2_05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM unresponsive) via crafted serialized data.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.4 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.4 |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-04/0113.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13271/Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/searchproxy/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57707-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20027
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-04/0113.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/13271/Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/searchproxy/document.do?assetkey=1-26-57707-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/20027
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-2540?
CVE-2004-2540 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). readObject in (1) Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and (2) Software Development Kit (SDK) 1.4.0 through 1.4.2_05 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (JVM unresponsive) via crafted seria...
How severe is CVE-2004-2540?
CVE-2004-2540 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-2540?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.