Robocode SwingUtilities.invokeLater() code execution
| robocode-swingutilities-code-execution (39019) |  High Risk |
Description:
Robocode could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an error during the execution of robot methods. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using the SwingUtilities.invokeLater() method to execute arbitrary Java code on the affected application.
Platforms Affected:
- Robocode, Robocode prior to 1.5.1
Remedy:
Upgrade to the latest version of Robocode (1.5.1 or later), available from SourceForge.net: Files. See References.
Consequences:
Gain Access
References:
- SourceForge.net: Files, Robocode - File Release Notes and Changelog - Release Name: 1.5.1 at http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=561214.
- BID-26854: Robocode Unspecified Remote Java Code Execution Vulnerability
- CVE-2007-6382: The Event Dispatch Thread in Robocode before 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java code by using a robot to invoke the SwingUtilities.invokeLater method.
- SA28080: Robocode Arbitrary Java Code Execution Security Issue
Reported:
Dec 12, 2007
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