Vulnerability Description
The Java XML Digital Signature implementation in Sun JDK and JRE 6 before Update 2 does not properly process XSLT stylesheets in XSLT transforms in XML signatures, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted stylesheet, a related issue to CVE-2007-3715.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | <= 6 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/248
- http://osvdb.org/36664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26031Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26631Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26933Vendor Advisory
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102993-1Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200709-15.xml
- http://www.isecpartners.com/advisories/2007-04-dsig.txt
- http://www.isecpartners.com/files/XMLDSIG_Command_Injection.pdf
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473552/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/473553/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018365
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2492Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3009Vendor Advisory
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/248
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-3716?
CVE-2007-3716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.3 (HIGH). The Java XML Digital Signature implementation in Sun JDK and JRE 6 before Update 2 does not properly process XSLT stylesheets in XSLT transforms in XML signatures, which allows context-dependent attac...
How severe is CVE-2007-3716?
CVE-2007-3716 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 9.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-3716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.