Sun Java 1.3.1/1.4.1/1.4.2 ClassDepth null denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java 1.3.1/1.4.1/1.4.2. It has been rated as problematic. Affected is the function ClassDepth. The manipulation of the argument null leads to denial of service. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2003-1134. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java 1.3.1/1.4.1/1.4.2 (Programming Language Software) and classified as problematic. This issue affects the function ClassDepth. The manipulation of the argument null with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. Impacted is availability. The summary by CVE is:

Sun Java 1.3.1, 1.4.1, and 1.4.2 allows local users to cause a denial of service (JVM crash), possibly by calling the ClassDepth function with a null parameter, which causes a crash instead of generating a null pointer exception.

The weakness was shared 12/31/2003 by Marc Schoenefeld (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at lists.grok.org.uk. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2003-1134 since 05/04/2005. The exploitation is known to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (23292) and SecurityFocus (BID 8892†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/26/2003 🔍
12/31/2003 +66 days 🔍
12/31/2003 +0 days 🔍
05/04/2005 +490 days 🔍
08/22/2014 +3397 days 🔍
12/18/2024 +3771 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: lists.grok.org.uk
Researcher: Marc Schoenefeld
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1134 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1134
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21119
SecurityFocus: 8892

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 08/22/2014 13:27
Updated: 12/18/2024 22:42
Changes: 08/22/2014 13:27 (47), 06/15/2018 08:17 (6), 12/18/2024 22:42 (27)
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