Vulnerability Description
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier, on Windows does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read local files via an untrusted application.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | 1.5.0 |
| Sun | Jre | 1.4.2 |
| Sun | Sdk | 1.4.2_03 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/272
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01234533
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2008-04/msg00010.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27693
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27716
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28777
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29897
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30676
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103073-1Patch
- http://support.novell.com/techcenter/psdb/0c36b6416afc3868b8b1b9012955e323.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_55_java.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25920
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0010.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5236?
CVE-2007-5236 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier, on Windows does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows use...
How severe is CVE-2007-5236?
CVE-2007-5236 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5236?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.