Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and 6.0 Update 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long codebase attribute in a JNLP file.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jre | 1.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307177
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/Security-announce/2007/Dec/msg00001.html
- http://lists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2007-July/064552.html
- http://osvdb.org/37756
- http://research.eeye.com/html/advisories/published/AD20070705.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25981Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26314Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26369Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27266Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28115Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/2874
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102996-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and 6.0 Update 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long codebase at...
How severe is CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3655?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jre.