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ZDI-12-142 : Oracle Java WebStart Browser Argument Injection Remote Code
Execution Vulnerability
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-12-142
August 17, 2012

- -- CVE ID:
CVE-2012-1713

- -- CVSS:
9, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:C

- -- Affected Vendors:
Oracle

- -- Affected Products:
Oracle Java Runtime

- -- Vulnerability Details:
This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on
vulnerable installations of Oracle Java. User interaction is required to
exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page
or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the BasicService.showDocument Java Webstart
function. This function allows additional parameters to be passed to the
browser. Depending on which browser the user has set as default browser
this could lead to remote code execution under the context of the current
user.
 
- -- Vendor Response:
Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can
be found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2012-1515912.ht
ml

- -- Disclosure Timeline:
2012-03-14 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
2012-08-17 - Coordinated public release of advisory

- -- Credit:
This vulnerability was discovered by:
* Chris Ries

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