Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Admin Server null pointer dereference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0. This affects an unknown function of the component Admin Server. Performing a manipulation results in null pointer dereference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2010-0389. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 (Web Server). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Admin Server. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a null pointer dereference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-476. A NULL pointer dereference occurs when the application dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid, but is NULL, typically causing a crash or exit. This is going to have an impact on availability. The summary by CVE is:

The admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and daemon crash) via an HTTP request that lacks a method token.

The weakness was published 01/25/2010 (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at intevydis.blogspot.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-0389. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

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 (55964) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-26465†). Similar entries are available at VDB-51674 and VDB-51673. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Base Score: 5.3
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Class: Null pointer dereference
CWE: CWE-476 / CWE-404
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OpenVAS ID: 800161
OpenVAS Name: Sun Java System Web Server Denial of Service Vulnerability (Win)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: intevydis.blogspot.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2010-0389 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0389
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51675
X-Force: 55964
Vulnerability Center: 26465 - Sun Java System Web Server Remote DoS Vulnerability via an HTTP Request That Lacks a Method Token, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/29/2026 09:56
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (54), 03/01/2017 10:00 (6), 08/31/2021 17:34 (3), 04/29/2026 09:56 (15)
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