VDB-7873 · OSVDB 90856 · GCVE-100-7873

Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 Code Fragment privileges management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Code Fragment Handler. This manipulation causes privileges management. In addition, an exploit is available. It is advised to substitute the affected component with an alternative.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 15 (Programming Language Software). It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown code block of the component Code Fragment Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a privileges management vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-269. The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The issue has been introduced in 02/19/2013. The weakness was presented 03/04/2013 by Adam Gowdiak with Security Explorations as SE-2012-01 / Issue 59 as not defined advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at security-explorations.com. The public release happened without involvement of Oracle. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are unknown but a private exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/13/2019). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product decreasing in the near future.MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

A private exploit has been developed by Adam Gowdiak. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 13 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k.

The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with Microsoft Silverlight, Adobe Flash or Javascript as an alternative.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (90856†). Additional details are provided at packetstormsecurity.com. See VDB-7870, VDB-7871, VDB-7872 and VDB-7874 for similar entries. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.9
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Class: Privileges management
CWE: CWE-269 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Access: Private
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Adam Gowdiak
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Recommended: Alternative
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Alternative: Microsoft Silverlight/Adobe Flash/Javascript

Timelineinfo

02/19/2013 🔍
03/04/2013 +13 days 🔍
03/07/2013 +3 days 🔍
04/13/2019 +2228 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: SE-2012-01 / Issue 59
Researcher: Adam Gowdiak
Organization: Security Explorations
Status: Not defined
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GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-7873
OSVDB: 90856

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

Created: 03/07/2013 11:37
Updated: 04/13/2019 16:22
Changes: 03/07/2013 11:37 (59), 04/13/2019 16:22 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:EBE:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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