Sun Java Web Console libc syslog format string
| javawebconsole-libcsyslog-format-string (33731) |  High Risk |
Description:
The Sun Java Web Console could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a format string vulnerability in the libc syslog function. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending a specially-crafted login request, which would allow the attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause the application to crash.
*CVSS:
| Base Score: | 7 |
| Access Vector: | Remote |
| Access Complexity: | Low |
| Authentication: | Not Required |
| Confidentiality Impact: | Partial |
| Integrity Impact: | Partial |
| Availability Impact: | Partial |
| Temporal Score: | 5.2 |
| Exploitability: | Unproven |
| Remediation Level: | Official-Fix |
| Report Confidence: | Confirmed |
Consequences:
Gain Access
Remedy:
Refer to Sun Alert ID: 102854 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.
References:
- n.runs-SA-2007.007: n.runs-SA-2007.007 Sun Microsystems, Inc., Java Web Console Format string vulnerability.
- Sun Alert ID: 102854: Security Vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Console May Allow Access to Privileged Data or Lead to Denial of Service.
- ASA-2007-169: Security Vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Console May Allow Access to Privileged Data or Lead to Denial of Service (Sun 102854)
- BID-23539: Sun Java Web Console LibWebconsole_Services.SO Format String Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-1681: Format string vulnerability in libwebconsole_services.so in Sun Java Web Console 2.2.2 through 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), obtain sensitive information, and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors during a failed login attempt, related to syslog.
- SA24927: Sun Solaris and Java Web Console Format String Vulnerability
- SECTRACK ID: 1017930: Sun Java Web Console Format String Bug Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code
- VUPEN/ADV-2007-1443: Sun Solaris and Java Web Console Logging Service Remote Format String Vulnerability
Platforms Affected:
- Sun Java Web Console 2.2.2
- Sun Java Web Console 2.2.3
- Sun Java Web Console 2.2.4
- Sun Java Web Console 2.2.5
- Sun Solaris 10
Reported:
Apr 17, 2007
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