Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) routines cross-site scripting

sun-jsf-routines-xss (41081) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) is vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by the improper processing of data by the input handling routines. A remote or local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to inject or execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the victim using the JSF application.

Platforms Affected:

  • RedHat, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0 EL4
  • RedHat, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0 EL5
  • RedHat, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 EL5
  • RedHat, JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0 EL4
  • Sun, JSF 1.2

Remedy:

Refer to Sun Alert ID: 233561 for patch, upgrade or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Sun Alert ID: 233561, Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) Input Handling Routines May Lead to Elevation of Privileges at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-233561-1.
  • ASA-2008-106: Cross Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) Input Handling Routines May Lead to Elevation of Privileges (Sun 233561)
  • BID-28192: Sun Java Server Faces Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
  • CVE-2008-1285: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java Server Faces (JSF) 1.2 before 1.2_08 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unknown vectors.
  • FrSIRT/ADV-2008-0808: Sun Java Server Faces Client-Side Cross Site Scripting Vulnerability
  • RHSA-2008-0825: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0.CP03 security update
  • RHSA-2008-0826: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0.CP01 security update
  • RHSA-2008-0827: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.2.0.CP03 security update
  • RHSA-2008-0828: Moderate: JBoss Enterprise Application Platform 4.3.0CP01 security update
  • SA29327: Sun Java Server Faces Input Handling Cross-Site Scripting
  • SECTRACK ID: 1020628: JBoss Input Validation Hole in JavaServer Faces Permits Cross-Site Scripting Attacks and Access Control Bug in Status Servlet Lets Remote Users Obtain Information

Reported:

Feb 27, 2008

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