VDB-105 · BID 7848 · GCVE-100-105

Sun Java 1.4.1 on Linux privilege escalation

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6.3$0-$5k0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java 1.4.1 on Linux. It has been rated as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is preferable to disable the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java 1.4.1 on Linux (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. The impact remains unknown.

The weakness was published 06/08/2003 by meme-boi (Website). The advisory is shared at secunia.com. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 06/07/2017). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at java.com.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 7848†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.3

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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CVSSv2info

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privilege escalation
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Disable
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Patch: java.com

Timelineinfo

06/08/2003 🔍
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06/07/2017 +5113 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: secunia.com⛔
Researcher: meme-boi
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-105
SecurityFocus: 7848 - Sun Microsystems Java Virtual Machine Insecure Temporary File Vulnerability

Entryinfo

Created: 06/08/2003 02:00
Updated: 06/07/2017 16:07
Changes: 06/08/2003 02:00 (51), 06/07/2017 16:07 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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