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Sun Java JRE Plug-in Capability Arbitrary Package Access
high Nessus Plugin ID 16226
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Synopsis
The remote Windows host has an application that is affected by a security bypass vulnerability.Description
The remote host is using a vulnerable version of Sun Java Runtime Plug-in, a web browser addon used to display Java applets. Two security issues have been reported in the remote version of this product :- An untrusted applet may escalate its privileges in order to read, write or execute files on the remote system.
- An untrusted applet may interfere with trusted applets loaded on the same page.
A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into visiting a maliciously crafted web page.
Solution
Upgrade to JDK 1.3.1_13 / JRE 1.4.2_06 or later.See Also
https://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2004/Nov/1059
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 16226
File Name: java_jre_multiple_applet_vulnerability.nasl
Version: 1.27
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 1/22/2005
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 7.3
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:jre
Required KB Items: SMB/Java/JRE/Installed
Exploit Available: true
Exploit Ease: Exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 11/22/2004
Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/22/2004
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2004-1029