Vulnerability Description
Sun Java JRE 1.1.x through 1.4.x writes temporary files with long filenames that become predictable on a file system that uses 8.3 style short names, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to known locations and facilitates the exploitation of vulnerabilities in applications that rely on unpredictable file names.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.1.0 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.1 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11070/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-7/advisory/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544392Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19285
- http://secunia.com/advisories/11070/Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/secunia_research/2004-7/advisory/
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/544392Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/19285
FAQ
What is CVE-2005-0471?
CVE-2005-0471 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). Sun Java JRE 1.1.x through 1.4.x writes temporary files with long filenames that become predictable on a file system that uses 8.3 style short names, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary f...
How severe is CVE-2005-0471?
CVE-2005-0471 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-2005-0471?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.