Sun Java System Access Manager 7.1 allows remote authenticated sub-realm administrators to gain privileges, as demonstrated by creating the amadmin account in the sub-realm, and then logging in as amadmin in the root realm.
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47944
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2009/0157
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021604
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33266
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-249106-1
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-126356-02-1