Sun Java Web Start Unauthorized Access (102881) (Unix)

critical Nessus Plugin ID 64820

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Synopsis

The remote Unix host has an application that is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability.

Description

According to its version number, the Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) installed on the remote host reportedly may allow an untrusted application to elevate its privileges.

Solution

Update to Sun Java 2 JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 / SDK and JRE 1.4.2_14 / SDK or later and remove, if necessary, any affected versions.

Plugin Details

Severity: Critical

ID: 64820

File Name: sun_java_jre_102881_unix.nasl

Version: 1.9

Type: local

Agent: unix

Family: Misc.

Published: 2/22/2013

Updated: 4/11/2022

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Critical

Base Score: 10

Temporal Score: 7.4

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2007-2435

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:jre

Required KB Items: Host/Java/JRE/Installed

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 4/30/2007

Vulnerability Publication Date: 5/1/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2007-2435

BID: 23728

CWE: 264

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