Sun JRE 1.6.0 0/1.6.0 10 Java Runtime Environment memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Sun JRE 1.6.0 0/1.6.0 10. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Java Runtime Environment. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2007-5019. Furthermore, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical was found in Sun JRE 1.6.0 0/1.6.0 10 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component Java Runtime Environment. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the Sun Java Web Start ActiveX control in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0_X allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a long argument to the dnsResolve (isInstalled.dnsResolve) method.

The bug was discovered 09/19/2007. The weakness was published 09/19/2007 by Yag Kohha (Website). The advisory is available at milw0rm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-5019 since 09/20/2007. 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. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/07/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

It is possible to download the exploit at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 12472. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 8964.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36682), Exploit-DB (4432), SecurityFocus (BID 25734†), OSVDB (38297†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16128†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.4

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Snort ID: 12472
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: milw0rm.com⛔
Researcher: Yag Kohha
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-5019 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-5019
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38890
X-Force: 36682
SecurityFocus: 25734 - Sun Java Web Start dnsResolve ActiveX Control Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 38297 - Sun Java Web Start JRE ActiveX (isInstalled.dnsResolve) dnsResolve Method Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 16128 - Sun Java Web Start in JRE Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Attacker to Execute Code and Cause DoS, High

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 10/07/2024 06:08
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (73), 07/26/2019 20:29 (1), 10/07/2024 06:08 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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