-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 =========================================================================== 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 =========================================================================== AusCERT Alert Summary --------------------- 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 - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- 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 This Sun Alert notification is being provided to you on an "AS IS" basis. This Sun Alert notification may contain information provided by third parties. The issues described in this Sun Alert notification may or may not impact your system(s). Sun makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees as to the information contained herein. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. BY ACCESSING THIS DOCUMENT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SUN SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT ARISE OUT OF YOUR USE OR FAILURE TO USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. 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