VDB-1804 · CVE-2005-4805 · BID 15084

Sun Java System Application Server 7.x JSP Source Code information disclosure

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Sun Java System Application Server 7.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component JSP Source Code Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to information disclosure. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2005-4805. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Java System Application Server 7.x (Application Server Software) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component JSP Source Code Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java System Application Server 7 Standard and Platform Edition 6 and earlier, and 2004Q2 Standard and Platform Edition Update 2 and earlier, allows remote attackers to obtain the source code for Java Server pages (JSP) via unknown vectors.

The bug was discovered 10/11/2005. The weakness was shared 10/13/2005 with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-4805 since 05/25/2006. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1592.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 86721 (Sun Java System Application Server Java Server Page Source Disclosure Vulnerability).

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 15084†), OSVDB (19950†), Secunia (SA17164†), SecurityTracker (ID 1015047†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-12987†). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

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Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Patch: sunsolve.sun.com

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10/11/2005 🔍
10/12/2005 +1 days 🔍
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05/25/2006 +145 days 🔍
10/26/2006 +154 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: http://www.sun.com
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2005-4805 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-4805
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-1804
SecurityFocus: 15084 - Sun Java System Application Server Java Server Page Source Disclosure Vulnerability
Secunia: 17164 - Sun Java System Application Server JSP Source Code Disclosure, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 19950 - Sun Java System Application Server Unspecified JSP Source Code Disclosure
SecurityTracker: 1015047
Vulnerability Center: 12987 - Sun Java System Application Server Leakage of Server Pages Source Code, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 10/17/2005 12:17
Updated: 06/25/2025 12:17
Changes: 10/17/2005 12:17 (76), 07/04/2019 18:01 (5), 06/25/2025 12:17 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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