VUPEN Security Research - Oracle Java ICC Profile "clrt" Tag Integer Overflow Code Execution Vulnerability http://www.vupen.com/english/research.php 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. Java runs on more than 850 million personal computers worldwide, and on billions of devices worldwide, including mobile and TV devices." II. DESCRIPTION --------------------- VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team discovered a critical vulnerability in Oracle Java. The vulnerability is caused by an integer overflow error in the Color Management Module (CMM) when processing a malformed "clrt" tag within an ICC profile, which could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code by tricking a user into visiting 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 JDK and JRE 6 Update 25 and prior IV. Binary Analysis & Exploits/PoCs --------------------------------------- In-depth binary analysis of the vulnerability and a proof-of-concept code are available through the VUPEN Binary Analysis & Exploits Service : 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 ----------------------------------- To proactively protect critical networks and infrastructures against unpatched vulnerabilities and reduce risks related to zero-day attacks, VUPEN shares its vulnerability research with governments and organizations members of the VUPEN Threat Protection Program (TPP). VUPEN TPP customers receive fully detailed and technical reports about security vulnerabilities discovered by VUPEN and in advance of their public disclosure. http://www.vupen.com/english/services/tpp-index.php VI. SOLUTION ---------------- Oracle Java JDK and JRE 6 Update 26. VII. CREDIT -------------- This vulnerability was discovered by Matthieu Bonetti of VUPEN Security VIII. ABOUT VUPEN Security --------------------------- VUPEN is the world leader in vulnerability research for defensive and offensive 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 recently recognized as "Entrepreneurial Company of the Year in the Vulnerability Research Market (2011)" 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 for Govs (TPP) : http://www.vupen.com/english/services/tpp-index.php IX. REFERENCES ---------------------- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujune2011-313339.html X. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE ----------------------------- 2011-01-07 - Vulnerability Discovered by VUPEN 2011-06-09 - Public disclosure