Sun SDK and JRE applet bypass sandbox restrictions

sdk-jre-applet-restriction-bypass (18188) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Sun Microsystems Java Runtime Environment (JRE) and Software Development Kit (SDK) could allow a remote attacker to use a malicious Java applet to bypass sandbox restrictions, caused by a vulnerability in the Sun's Java Plug-in technology. If the victim is running a browser on a Java Virtual Machine (VM), a remote attacker could create a malicious Java applet to bypass restrictions and execute arbitrary code with user privileges.

*CVSS:

Base Score: 10
  Access Vector: Remote
  Access Complexity: Low
  Authentication: Not Required
  Confidentiality Impact: Complete
  Integrity Impact: Complete
  Availability Impact: Complete
 
Temporal Score: 8.3
  Exploitability: Functional
  Remediation Level: Official-Fix
  Report Confidence: Confirmed

Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Upgrade to the latest version of Sun JRE/SDK (1.4.2_06 or 1.3.1_13 or later), available from the Sun Microsystems, Inc. Web site. See References.

For Gentoo Linux:
Upgrade to the latest version of Java, as listed in GLSA 200411-38. See References.

For Conectiva Linux:
Upgrade to the latest sun-jre package, as listed below. Refer to Conectiva Linux Security Announcement CLSA-2004:900 for more information. See References.

Conectiva Linux 10.0: 1.4.2_06-56946U10_1cl or later

For other distributions:
Contact your vendor for upgrade or patch information.

References:

Platforms Affected:

  • Gentoo Linux
  • Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server
  • Microsoft Windows 2003 Server
  • Microsoft Windows XP SP2 Professional
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 WS
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 AS
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 2.1 ES
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 AS
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 WS
  • RedHat Enterprise Linux 3 ES
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update6
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update5
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update3
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update12
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update11
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update1
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update8
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update4
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update1a
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update7
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update9
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update10
  • Sun JRE 1.3.1 Update2
  • Sun JRE 1.4.0
  • Sun JRE 1.4.1
  • Sun JRE 1.4.2 Update1
  • Sun JRE 1.4.2 Update5
  • Sun JRE 1.4.2 Update4
  • Sun JRE 1.4.2 Update3
  • Sun JRE 1.4.2 Update2
  • Sun JRE 1.4.2
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_01
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_01a
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_02
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_03
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_04
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_05
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_06
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_07
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_08
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_09
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_10
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_11
  • Sun SDK 1.3.1_12
  • Sun SDK 1.4.0
  • Sun SDK 1.4.1
  • Sun SDK 1.4.2
  • Sun SDK 1.4.2_01
  • Sun SDK 1.4.2_02
  • Sun SDK 1.4.2_03
  • Sun SDK 1.4.2_04
  • Sun SDK 1.4.2_05
  • Sun Solaris 7.0
  • Sun Solaris 8
  • Sun Solaris 9
  • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8
  • SUSE SuSE Linux 8.0
  • SUSE SuSE Linux 8.2
  • SUSE SuSE Linux 9.0
  • SuSE SuSE Linux Desktop 8.0
  • SuSE SuSE SLES 9

Reported:

Nov 22, 2004

The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall the author/distributor (IBM Internet Security Systems X-Force) be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

For corrections or additions please email xforce@iss.net

Return to the main page

* According to the Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams (FIRST), the Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) is an "industry open standard designed to convey vulnerability severity and help to determine urgency and priority of response." IBM PROVIDES THE CVSS SCORES "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. CUSTOMERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL SECURITY VULNERABILITY.
The information within this database may change without notice. Use of this information constitutes acceptance for use in an AS IS condition. There are NO warranties, implied or otherwise, with regard to this information or its use. Any use of this information is at the user's risk. In no event shall IBM be held liable for any damages whatsoever arising out of or in connection with the use or spread of this information.

About IBM Internet Security Systems

IBM Internet Security Systems is a trusted security advisor to thousands of the world's leading businesses and governments, helping to provide pre-emptive protection for networks, desktops and servers. The IBM Proventia? integrated security platform is designed to automatically protect against both known and unknown threats, helping to keep networks up and running and shield customers from online attacks before they impact business assets. IBM Internet Security Systems products and services are based on the proactive security intelligence of its X-Force? research and development team ? an unequivocal world authority in vulnerability and threat research. The IBM Internet Security Systems product line is also complemented by comprehensive Managed Security Services and Professional Security Services. For more information, visit the IBM Internet Security Systems Web site at www.iss.net or call 800-776-2362.