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A  U  S  C  E  R  T                                           A  L  E  R  T

                       AL-2007.0071 -- AUSCERT ALERT
                           [Win][Linux][Solaris]
    Sun Java Runtime Environment vulnerability allows remote compromise
                               12 July 2007

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        AusCERT Alert Summary
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Product:              Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 6 
                      Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 10 and prior
                      Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.4.2_14 and prior
                      Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.3.1_20 and prior
                      Sun Java Development Kit 6 
                      Sun Java Development Kit 5.0 Update 10 and prior
                      Sun Java Software Development Kit 1.4.2_14 and prior
                      Sun Java Software Development Kit 1.3.1_20 and prior
Publisher:            Sun Microsystems
Operating System:     Windows
                      Linux variants
                      Solaris
Impact:               Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands
Access:               Remote/Unauthenticated
CVE Names:            CVE-2007-2789 CVE-2007-2788

Original Bulletin:
  http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/printfriendly.do?assetkey=1-26-102934-1

Comment: Similar JRE vulnerabilities have previously been actively exploited
         by attackers to compromise workstations by enticing users to visit
         a web page containing a malicious Java applet.

Revision History:  July 12 2007: CVE names added
                   July  2 2007: Patches released for SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15
                   June  4 2007: Initial Release

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Sun(sm) Alert Notification
     * Sun Alert ID: 102934
     * Synopsis: Security Vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment
       Image Parsing Code May Allow a Untrusted Applet to Elevate
       Privileges
     * Category: Security
     * Product: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition
     * BugIDs: 6483556, 6483560
     * Avoidance: Patch, Upgrade
     * State: Resolved
     * Date Released: 31-May-2007, 29-Jun-2007
     * Date Closed: 29-Jun-2007
     * Date Modified: 29-Jun-2007, 10-Jul-2007

1. Impact

   A buffer overflow vulnerability in the image parsing code in the Java
   Runtime Environment may allow an untrusted applet or application to
   elevate its privileges. For example, an applet may grant itself
   permissions to read and write local files or execute local
   applications that are accessible to the user running the untrusted
   applet.

   A second vulnerability may allow an untrusted applet or application to
   cause the Java Virtual Machine to hang.

   Sun acknowledges, with thanks, Chris Evans of the Google Security
   Team, for bringing these issues to our attention.

   These issues are also referenced in the following documents:

   CVE-2007-2788 at
   http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-2788

   CVE-2007-2789 at
   http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2007-2789

2. Contributing Factors

   These issues can occur in the following releases (for Windows,
   Solaris, and Linux):

   First vulnerability:
     * JDK and JRE 6
     * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier
     * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_14 and earlier
     * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_20 and earlier

   Second vulnerability:
     * JDK and JRE 6
     * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier
     * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_14 and earlier
     * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_19 and earlier

   To determine the default version of the JRE on a system for Solaris
   and Linux, the following command can be run:
    % java -version

   Note: The above command only determines the default version. Other
   versions may also be installed on the system.

   To determine the default version of the JRE on a system for Windows:
    1. Click "Start"
    2. Select "Run"
    3. Type "cmd" (starts a command-line)
    4. At the prompt, type "java -version"

   Note: The above command only determines the default version. Other
   versions may also be installed on the system.

3. Symptoms

   There are no reliable symptoms that would show the described issues
   have been exploited. 

4. Relief/Workaround

   There is no workaround for this issue. Please see the Resolution
   section below.

5. Resolution

   The first issue is addressed in the following releases (for Windows,
   Solaris, and Linux):
     * JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 or later
     * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 or later
     * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and later

   The second issue is addressed in the following releases (for Windows,
   Solaris, and Linux):
     * JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 or later
     * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 or later
     * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and later
     * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_20 or later

   Java SE 6 Update 1 is available for download at the following link:

   http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp

   Java SE 6 Update 1 for Solaris is available in the following patches:
     * Java SE 6: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125136-01)
     * Java SE 6: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125137-01 (64bit))
     * Java SE 6_x86: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125138-01)
     * Java SE 6_x86: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125139-01
       (64bit))

   J2SE 5.0 is available for download at the following link:

   http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp

   J2SE 5.0 Update 11 for Solaris is available in the following patches:
     * J2SE 5.0: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118666-11)
     * J2SE 5.0: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118667-11 (64bit))
     * J2SE 5.0_x86: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118668-11)
     * J2SE 5.0_x86: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118669-11
       (64bit))

   SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 is available for download at:

   http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.4.2/download.html

   J2SE 1.3.1_20 is available for download at:

   http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/download.html

   Note: When installing a new version of the product from a source other
   than a Solaris patch, it is recommended that the old affected versions
   be removed from your system. For more information, please see the
   installation notes on the respective java.sun.com download pages.

Change History

   29-Jun-2007:
     * State: Resolved
     * Updated Resolution section

   10-Jul-2007:
     * Updated Impact Section

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