Oracle JDK 1.6.0 URI javaws.exe -XXaltjvm os command injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as critical has been reported in Oracle JDK 1.6.0. This affects an unknown part of the file javaws.exe of the component URI Handler. Performing a manipulation of the argument -XXaltjvm results in os command injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2010-1423. Additionally, an exploit exists.

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A vulnerability was found in Oracle JDK 1.6.0 (Programming Tool Software). It has been classified as very critical. This affects an unknown code of the file javaws.exe of the component URI Handler. The manipulation of the argument -XXaltjvm with an unknown input leads to a os command injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-78. The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) -J or (2) -XXaltjvm argument to javaws.exe, which is processed by the launch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

The weakness was released 04/09/2010 as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2010-1423. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a exploit are known. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/08/2024). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1202 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

After immediately, there has been an exploit disclosed. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 45544 (Oracle Java JDK / JRE 6 < Update 20 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 117772 (Oracle Java JDK and JRE Multiple Vulnerabilities).

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 9697.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (57615), Tenable (45544), OSVDB (63648†), SecurityTracker (ID 1023840†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-27348†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-52846 and VDB-52845. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Os command injection
CWE: CWE-78 / CWE-77 / CWE-74
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Status: Highly functional

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Nessus ID: 45544
Nessus Name: Oracle Java JDK / JRE 6 < Update 20 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 902167
OpenVAS Name: Sun Java JRE Multiple Vulnerabilities (Linux)
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MetaSploit ID: java_ws_arginject_altjvm.rb
MetaSploit Name: Sun Java Web Start Plugin Command Line Argument Injection
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Recommended: no mitigation known
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04/13/2010 +4 days 🔍
04/15/2010 +1 days 🔍
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03/19/2015 +1628 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2010-1423 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-1423
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-52791

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X-Force: 57615
OSVDB: 63648 - Sun Java Deployment Toolkit javaw.exe JAR File Handling Arbitrary Code Execution
SecurityTracker: 1023840
Vulnerability Center: 27348 - Sun Java Deployment toolkit Remote Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, High

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

Created: 03/19/2015 12:22
Updated: 04/23/2025 14:54
Changes: 03/19/2015 12:22 (75), 03/06/2017 11:11 (6), 09/08/2021 05:32 (3), 09/08/2021 05:45 (1), 12/08/2024 17:53 (16), 04/23/2025 14:54 (2)
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