Sun Java 1.3.1 Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as very critical has been found in Sun Java 1.3.1. This issue affects some unknown processing. Executing a manipulation can lead to Remote Code Execution. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2005-2530. There is not any exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Sun Java 1.3.1 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a remote code execution vulnerability. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Java 1.3.1 before 1.3.1_16 on Apple Mac OS X allows an untrusted applet to gain privileges, related to "Mac OS X specific extensions."

The bug was discovered 09/13/2005. The weakness was released 12/31/2005 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at ciac.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2005-2530 since 08/10/2005. The exploitation appears to be easy. 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 current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 06/30/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 19702 (Mac OS X : Java for Mac OS X 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 115275 (Apple Mac OS X Untrusted Java Applet Privilege Escalation Vulnerability).

Upgrading to version 1.3.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (22265), Tenable (19702), SecurityFocus (BID 14826†), OSVDB (19396†) and Secunia (SA16808†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-27860, VDB-27855, VDB-27854 and VDB-76320. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.8

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
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Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 19702
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Java for Mac OS X 1.3.1 and 1.4.2 Release 2 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Java 1.3.1

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08/10/2005 🔍
09/13/2005 +34 days 🔍
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09/14/2005 +1 days 🔍
12/31/2005 +108 days 🔍
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01/30/2008 +760 days 🔍
03/12/2015 +2598 days 🔍
06/30/2025 +3763 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: ciac.org
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2005-2530 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2005-2530
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-27856
X-Force: 22265
SecurityFocus: 14826 - Apple Mac OS X Untrusted Java Applet Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
Secunia: 16808
OSVDB: 19396 - Apple - Mac OS X - Untrusted Java Applet Privilege Escalation Issue
Vulnerability Center: 17496 - Java on Apple MacOS X Unspecified Vulnerability Allows Local Privileges Elevation, Low
Vupen: ADV-2005-1734

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/12/2015 11:11
Updated: 06/30/2025 04:38
Changes: 03/12/2015 11:11 (63), 08/04/2019 12:15 (10), 06/30/2025 04:38 (20)
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