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Oracle Java Font Processing "maxPointCount" Heap Overflow

Oracle Java Font Processing "maxPointCount" Heap Overflow
Posted Oct 25, 2012
Authored by VUPEN, Florent Hochwelker | Site vupen.com

The VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team has discovered a critical vulnerability in Oracle Java. Versions JRE/JDK 7u7 and below are affected. The vulnerability is caused by a heap overflow error within the "t2k.dll" component when processing a malformed "maxPointCount" field within a Font, which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a vulnerable system via a specially crafted web page.

tags | advisory, java, remote, web, overflow
SHA-256 | d9af8230d41a685d5e7bb40755a541e997054f9dc783a564ea76685d82b0f2cd

Oracle Java Font Processing "maxPointCount" Heap Overflow

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VUPEN Security Research - Oracle Java Font Processing "maxPointCount"
Heap Overflow Vulnerability

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I. BACKGROUND
---------------------

Java is a programming language and computing platform released by Sun
Microsystems (now Oracle). It is the underlying technology that powers
state-of-the-art programs including utilities, games, and business
applications.


II. DESCRIPTION
---------------------

VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team discovered a critical vulnerability
in Oracle Java.

The vulnerability is caused by a heap overflow error within the "t2k.dll"
component when processing a malformed "maxPointCount" field within a Font,
which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a vulnerable
system via a specially crafted web page.

CVSS Score: 10 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)


III. AFFECTED PRODUCTS
---------------------------

Oracle Java JRE 7u7 and prior
Oracle Java JDK 7u7 and prior


IV. Binary Analysis & Exploits/PoCs
---------------------------------------

In-depth technical analysis of the vulnerability and a fully functional
remote code execution exploit or PoC are available through the VUPEN BAE
(Binary Analysis & Exploits) portal:

http://www.vupen.com/english/services/ba-index.php

VUPEN Binary Analysis & Exploits Service provides private exploits and
in-depth technical analysis of the most significant public vulnerabilities
based on disassembly, reverse engineering, protocol analysis, and code
audit.

The service allows governments and major corporations to evaluate risks, and
protect infrastructures and assets against new threats. The service also
allows security vendors (IPS, IDS, AntiVirus) to supplement their internal
research efforts and quickly develop both vulnerability-based and
exploit-based signatures to proactively protect their customers from attacks
and emerging threats.


V. VUPEN Threat Protection Program
-----------------------------------

Governments and major corporations which are members of the VUPEN Threat
Protection Program (TPP) have been proactively alerted about the
vulnerability
when it was discovered by VUPEN in advance of its public disclosure, and
have received a detailed attack detection guidance to protect national and
critical infrastructures against potential 0-day attacks exploiting this
vulnerability:

http://www.vupen.com/english/services/tpp-index.php


VI. SOLUTION
----------------

Upgrade to Oracle Java 7u9 or later


VII. CREDIT
--------------

This vulnerability was discovered by Florent Hochwelker of VUPEN Security


VIII. ABOUT VUPEN Security
---------------------------

VUPEN is the leadering provider of advanced vulnerability research for
defensive and offensive cyber security. VUPEN solutions enable corporations
and governments to measure and manage risks, eliminate vulnerabilities
before they can be exploited, and protect critical infrastructures and
assets against known and unknown vulnerabilities.

VUPEN has been recognized as "Company of the Year 2011 in the Vulnerability
Research Market" by Frost & Sullivan.

VUPEN solutions include:

* VUPEN Binary Analysis & Exploits Service (BAE) :
http://www.vupen.com/english/services/ba-index.php

* VUPEN Threat Protection Program (TPP) :
http://www.vupen.com/english/services/tpp-index.php


IX. REFERENCES
----------------------

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2012-1515924.html
http://www.vupen.com/english/research.php


X. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
-----------------------------

2012-09-23 - Vulnerability Discovered by VUPEN
2012-10-16 - Public disclosure
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