IcedTea-Web up to 1.5.2/1.6.0 Applet input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IcedTea-Web up to 1.5.2/1.6.0. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Applet Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2015-5235. There is no exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IcedTea-Web up to 1.5.2/1.6.0 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Applet Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IcedTea-Web before 1.5.3 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 does not properly determine the origin of unsigned applets, which allows remote attackers to bypass the approval process or trick users into approving applet execution via a crafted web page.

The weakness was shared 10/09/2015 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at mail.openjdk.java.net. This vulnerability was named CVE-2015-5235 since 07/01/2015. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86308 (SUSE SLED12 Security Update : icedtea-web (SUSE-SU-2015:1682-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 236005 (Red Hat Update for icedtea-web (RHSA-2016:0778)).

Upgrading to version 1.5.3 or 1.6.1 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86308), SecurityFocus (BID 76880†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-53362†). The entry VDB-78303 is related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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

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Nessus ID: 86308
Nessus Name: SUSE SLED12 Security Update : icedtea-web (SUSE-SU-2015:1682-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 871165
OpenVAS Name: RedHat Update for icedtea-web RHSA-2016:0778-01
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IcedTea-Web 1.5.3/1.6.1

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07/01/2015 🔍
09/23/2015 +84 days 🔍
10/09/2015 +16 days 🔍
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10/13/2015 +1 days 🔍
06/20/2022 +2442 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2817-1
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-5235 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5235
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-78304
SecurityFocus: 76880
SecurityTracker: 1033780
Vulnerability Center: 53362 - IcedTea-Web 1.5, 1.6 Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability via Applets, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/12/2015 10:28
Updated: 06/20/2022 10:34
Changes: 10/12/2015 10:28 (54), 02/13/2018 07:20 (12), 06/20/2022 10:22 (4), 06/20/2022 10:28 (1), 06/20/2022 10:34 (1)
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