Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Authorization memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Authorization. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2010-0387. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 (Web Server) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Authorization. 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. The summary by CVE is:

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in (1) webservd and (2) the admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string in an "Authorization: Digest" HTTP header.

The weakness was presented 01/25/2010 with Intevydis (Website). The advisory is shared at lists.immunitysec.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-0387 since 01/25/2010. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9503.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (55792), Exploit-DB (33553), SecurityFocus (BID 37896†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023488†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24863†). See VDB-51675 and VDB-51674 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 7.3
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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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OpenVAS ID: 800160
OpenVAS Name: Sun Java System Web Server Multiple Heap-based Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities (Linux)
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03/18/2015 +1856 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: lists.immunitysec.com
Organization: Intevydis
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-0387 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0387
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51673
X-Force: 55792
SecurityFocus: 37896 - Sun Java System Web Server Digest Authentication Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
SecurityTracker: 1023488 - Sun Java System Web Server Heap Overflow in Processing HTTP Digest Authentication Requests Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitary Code
Vulnerability Center: 24863 - Sun Java System Web Server Digest header Remote Buffer Overflow Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/29/2026 09:56
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (59), 02/21/2017 08:11 (14), 12/25/2024 23:07 (27), 04/29/2026 09:56 (2)
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