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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Gentoo Local Security Checks >> [GLSA-200702-07] Sun JDK/JRE: Execution of arbitrary code Vulnerability Assessment Details
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[GLSA-200702-07] Sun JDK/JRE: Execution of arbitrary code |
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Sun JDK/JRE: Execution of arbitrary code Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200702-07 (Sun JDK/JRE: Execution of arbitrary code) A anonymous researcher discovered that an error in the handling of a GIF image with a zero width field block leads to a memory corruption flaw. Impact A possible hacker could entice a user to run a specially crafted Java applet or application that would load a crafted GIF image, which could result in escalation of rights and unauthorized access to system resources. Workaround There is no known workaround at this time. References: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-CVE-2007-0243 Solution: All Sun Java Development Kit 1.5 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/sun-jdk-1.5.0.10" All Sun Java Development Kit 1.4 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "=dev-java/sun-jdk-1.4.2*" All Sun Java Runtime Environment 1.5 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-java/sun-jre-bin-1.5.0.10" All Sun Java Runtime Environment 1.4 users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "=dev-java/sun-jre-bin-1.4.2*" Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: (C) 2007 Michel Arboi |
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