Sun JRE 1.4.2/1.5.0 Object Array denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Sun JRE 1.4.2/1.5.0. This affects an unknown part of the component Object Array Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2003-1301. Moreover, an exploit is present. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Sun JRE 1.4.2/1.5.0 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality of the component Object Array Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.x before 1.4.2_11 and 1.5.x before 1.5.0_06, and as used in multiple web browsers, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via deeply nested object arrays, which are not properly handled by the garbage collector and trigger invalid memory accesses.

The bug was discovered 10/27/2003. The weakness was disclosed 12/31/2003 by Marc Schoenefeld as not defined posting (Bugtraq). The advisory is shared for download at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2003-1301 since 05/25/2006. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 65 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

Upgrading to version 1.x eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (34646), SecurityFocus (BID 18058†), OSVDB (26551†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-22177†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.8

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: JRE 1.x

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10/27/2003 🔍
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12/31/2003 +65 days 🔍
12/31/2003 +0 days 🔍
05/22/2006 +873 days 🔍
05/25/2006 +3 days 🔍
05/26/2009 +1097 days 🔍
08/28/2014 +1920 days 🔍
09/05/2019 +1834 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: Marc Schoenefeld
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2003-1301 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2003-1301
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-21232
X-Force: 34646
SecurityFocus: 18058 - Sun Java Runtime Environment Nested Array Objects Denial Of Service Vulnerability
OSVDB: 26551 - Sun - Java Runtime Environment - Nested Array Objects - Denial Of Service Issue
Vulnerability Center: 22177 - Sun JRE 1-1.4.2_10, 1.5-1.5.0_05 Remote DoS via Deeply Nested Object Arrays, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 08/28/2014 17:42
Updated: 09/05/2019 06:29
Changes: 08/28/2014 17:42 (67), 09/05/2019 06:29 (3)
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Cache ID: 216:843:103

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