Sun Java JRE/JDK Java Web Start access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Sun Java JRE and JDK. Affected is an unknown function of the component Java Web Start. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2008-1190. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Java JRE and JDK (Programming Language Software) (version unknown) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Java Web Start. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. CVE summarizes:

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 4 and earlier, 5.0 Update 14 and earlier, and SDK/JRE 1.4.2_16 and earlier allows remote attackers to gain privileges via an untrusted application, a different issue than CVE-2008-1191, aka the "fourth" issue.

The weakness was published 03/05/2008 by John Heasman with NGSSoftware (Website). The advisory is shared for download at java.sun.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2008-1190 since 03/06/2008. The attack can be initiated remotely. The successful exploitation requires a single authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 32013 (GLSA-200804-20 : Sun JDK/JRE: Multiple vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gentoo Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 165677 (SUSE Enterprise Linux Security Update Sun Java (SUSE-SA:2008:018)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at java.sun.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 5622.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (41029), Tenable (32013), SecurityFocus (BID 28083†), Secunia (SA29239†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1019549†). Similar entries are available at VDB-3639, VDB-3636, VDB-3645 and VDB-3642. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 32013
Nessus Name: GLSA-200804-20 : Sun JDK/JRE: Multiple vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 850018
OpenVAS Name: SurgeMail SurgeWeb Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: java.sun.com
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: java.sun.com⛔
Researcher: John Heasman
Organization: NGSSoftware
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2008-1190 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-1190
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-3640

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X-Force: 41029 - Sun Java Web Start application privilege escalation, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 28083 - Sun Java SE Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 29239 - Sun Java JDK / JRE Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
SecurityTracker: 1019549 - Java Web Start Buffer Overflows and Other Bugs Let Remote Users Read/Write Files and Execute Applications on the Target User's System
Vulnerability Center: 17801 - Sun Java Web Start in JRE and JDK Remote code Execution via an Untrusted Application, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2008-0770

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2008 10:56
Updated: 03/16/2021 12:25
Changes: 03/18/2008 10:56 (93), 06/07/2017 16:04 (6), 03/16/2021 12:25 (2)
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