Sun Java Web Start input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Sun Java Web Start. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2008-4910. Additionally, an exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java Web Start (Programming Language Software) (unknown version). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The BasicService in Sun Java Web Start allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs on a client machine via a file:// URL argument to the showDocument method.

The weakness was released 11/03/2008 (Website). The advisory is available at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2008-4910 since 11/03/2008. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. 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 02/05/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.

A public exploit has been developed in Java. The exploit is shared for download at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k.

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 X-Force (46119), Exploit-DB (32529), SecurityFocus (BID 31916†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-40862†). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

VulDB Base Score: 9.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800127
OpenVAS Name: Sun Java Web Start Remote Command Execution Vulnerability (Linux)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

10/25/2008 🔍
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11/03/2008 +9 days 🔍
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03/17/2015 +587 days 🔍
02/05/2025 +3613 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2008-4910 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2008-4910
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-44826
X-Force: 46119
SecurityFocus: 31916 - Sun Java Web Start Remote Command Execution Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 40862 - Sun Java Web Start BasicService Allows Remote Programs Execution via a File:// URL Argument to ShowDocument, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/17/2015 16:11
Updated: 02/05/2025 14:27
Changes: 03/17/2015 16:11 (58), 05/07/2017 16:54 (7), 02/05/2025 14:27 (21)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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