VDB-43506 · CVE-2008-3440 · OSVDB 48322

Sun Java 1.6.0 DNS Cache code injection

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7.3	$5k-$25k	0.00

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Sun Java 1.6.0. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component DNS Cache. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-3440. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Sun Java 1.6.0 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component DNS Cache. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Sun Java 1.6.0_03 and earlier versions, and possibly later versions, does not properly verify the authenticity of updates, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse update, as demonstrated by evilgrade and DNS cache poisoning.

The weakness was released 08/01/2008 (Website). The advisory is available at infobyte.com.ar. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-3440 since 08/01/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/15/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

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 OSVDB (48322†), SecurityTracker (ID 1020584†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-19103†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-43508, VDB-43507, VDB-43505 and VDB-43504. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Vendor

Name

Java

Version

1.6.0

License

free

Support

end of life (old version)

Website

Vendor: https://www.oracle.com/sun/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/31/2008 🔍
08/01/2008 +1 days 🔍
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08/05/2008 +4 days 🔍
03/17/2015 +2415 days 🔍
08/15/2019 +1612 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: infobyte.com.ar
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-3440 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-3440
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-43506
OSVDB: 48322 - CVE-2008-3440 - Sun - Java - Code Execution Issue
SecurityTracker: 1020584
Vulnerability Center: 19103 - Sun Java < 1.6.0_03 Verification of Updates Authenticity Vulnerability, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 12:19
Updated: 08/15/2019 10:55
Changes: 03/17/2015 12:19 (54), 08/15/2019 10:55 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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