Sun Java JRE/SDK up to 1.4.2 _03 denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Sun Java JRE and SDK up to 1.4.2 _03 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation results in denial of service. This vulnerability was named CVE-2004-0651. The attack needs to be approached locally. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in Sun Java JRE and SDK up to 1.4.2 _03 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

Unknown vulnerability in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2 through 1.4.2_03 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (virtual machine hang).

The bug was discovered 05/06/2004. The weakness was presented 05/06/2004 with Sun Microsystems Inc. (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sunsolve.sun.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2004-0651 since 07/09/2004. The attack needs to be approached locally. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 12244 , which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 116325 (Sun Java Runtime Environment Remote Denial of Service Vulnerability (1000579.1)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at java.sun.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (16085), Tenable (12244), SecurityFocus (BID 10301†), OSVDB (5984†) and Secunia (SA11570†). Further details are available at securityfocus.com. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Base Score: 6.2
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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 12244
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OpenVAS ID: 12244
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: java.sun.com

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01/01/2004 🔍
05/06/2004 +126 days 🔍
05/06/2004 +0 days 🔍
05/07/2004 +1 days 🔍
05/08/2004 +1 days 🔍
05/10/2004 +1 days 🔍
05/24/2004 +14 days 🔍
07/09/2004 +46 days 🔍
08/06/2004 +28 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: sunsolve.sun.com⛔
Researcher: http://www.sun.com
Organization: Sun Microsystems Inc.
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2004-0651 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0651
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-648
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X-Force: 16085 - Sun Java Virtual Machine denial of service, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 10301 - Sun Java Runtime Environment Unspecified Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 11570 - Sun Java Runtime Environment Unspecified Denial of Service Vulnerability, Moderately Critical
OSVDB: 5984 - Sun Java JRE Unspecified Remote DoS
Vulnerability Center: 4348 - DoS in Java SDK or JRE <= 1.4.2_03, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2004 18:35
Updated: 07/12/2025 17:19
Changes: 05/10/2004 18:35 (86), 06/28/2019 12:05 (1), 01/22/2025 08:48 (18), 07/12/2025 17:19 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:7AD:103

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