Vulnerability Description
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read and modify local files via an untrusted application, aka "two vulnerabilities."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Sun | Jdk | <= 1.6.0 |
| Sun | Jre | <= 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/272
- http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01234533
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27261
- http://secunia.com/advisories/27693
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29042
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30676
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103073-1Patch
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-20.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2007_55_java.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25920
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018770
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5237?
CVE-2007-5237 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read and modify local ...
How severe is CVE-2007-5237?
CVE-2007-5237 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5237?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.