VDB-15817 · CVE-2000-0563 · BID 1336

Apple MacOS Runtime Java up to 2.1 java.net.URLConnection privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Apple MacOS Runtime Java up to 2.1. Affected is the function java.net.URLConnection. This manipulation causes privileges management. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2000-0563. No exploit exists. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple MacOS Runtime Java up to 2.1 (Programming Language Software) and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is the function java.net.URLConnection. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The URLConnection function in MacOS Runtime Java (MRJ) 2.1 and earlier and the Microsoft virtual machine (VM) for MacOS allows a malicious web site operator to connect to arbitrary hosts using a HTTP redirection, in violation of the Java security model.

The weakness was disclosed 10/20/2000 by Hiromitsu Takagi as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared at archives.neohapsis.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2000-0563. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/06/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 1336†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/10/2000 🔍
10/20/2000 +132 days 🔍
10/20/2000 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2014 +4996 days 🔍
04/06/2019 +1745 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: archives.neohapsis.com
Researcher: Hiromitsu Takagi
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2000-0563 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0563
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15817
SecurityFocus: 1336 - Multiple Vendors java.net.URLConnection Applet Direct Connection Vulnerability

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20180712

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2014 16:13
Updated: 04/06/2019 00:23
Changes: 06/25/2014 16:13 (54), 04/06/2019 00:23 (1)
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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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