CVE-2007-0114 in Java System Content Delivery Server
Summary
by MITRE
Sun Java System Content Delivery Server 5.0 and 5.0 PU1 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information regarding "content details" via unspecified vectors.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 03/12/2015
The vulnerability identified as CVE-2007-0114 affects the Sun Java System Content Delivery Server version 5.0 and its patch update 1, representing a significant information disclosure flaw within enterprise content delivery infrastructure. This vulnerability resides in the server's handling of content details and exposes sensitive information to remote attackers through unspecified attack vectors that could potentially compromise the integrity of content delivery operations.
The technical nature of this vulnerability stems from inadequate input validation and insufficient access controls within the content delivery server's processing mechanisms. The server fails to properly sanitize or restrict access to content metadata and related information, creating an avenue for unauthorized parties to extract potentially sensitive data about content repositories. This type of flaw typically falls under CWE-200, which encompasses information exposure vulnerabilities where systems inadvertently reveal sensitive information to unauthorized entities. The unspecified vectors suggest that the vulnerability could be exploited through multiple attack pathways including but not limited to improper error handling, weak authentication mechanisms, or insufficient authorization checks within the server's content management interfaces.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple information disclosure, potentially enabling attackers to gain insights into content structure, delivery patterns, and repository configurations that could facilitate more sophisticated attacks. An attacker who successfully exploits this vulnerability could obtain detailed information about content delivery workflows, potentially identifying high-value targets within the content repository or understanding the server's operational parameters. This information could be leveraged to plan targeted attacks against the content delivery infrastructure, potentially leading to service disruption, content tampering, or unauthorized access to protected materials. The vulnerability particularly affects organizations relying on content delivery systems for distributing proprietary or sensitive materials, where such information disclosure could have significant business and security implications.
Organizations should implement immediate mitigations including applying the vendor-provided patches and updates, reviewing and strengthening access controls for content delivery systems, and implementing network segmentation to limit exposure of critical content delivery infrastructure. Security configurations should be audited to ensure that content metadata and repository information are properly protected from unauthorized access. The ATT&CK framework categorizes this vulnerability under information gathering techniques, where adversaries seek to understand system configurations and content structures before launching more targeted attacks. Network monitoring should be enhanced to detect unusual access patterns to content delivery systems, and regular vulnerability assessments should be conducted to identify similar information disclosure vulnerabilities within the broader content delivery ecosystem. Additionally, implementing proper logging and alerting mechanisms around content access requests can help detect potential exploitation attempts and provide valuable forensic data for incident response activities.