Sun Java System Web Proxy Server unspecified cross-site scripting

javasystem-proxy-unspecified-xss (43977) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Sun Java System Web Proxy Server and Sun Java System Web Server are vulnerable to cross-site scripting, caused by improper validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability using an unspecified parameter in a specially-crafted URL to execute script in a victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting Web site, once the URL is clicked. An attacker could use this vulnerability to steal the victim's cookie-based authentication credentials.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP6
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP9
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP8
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP7
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP5
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP4
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP1
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP10
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP2
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 SP3
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0 SP1
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.2
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.3
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.4
  • Sun, Java System Web Proxy Server 4.0.5
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP8
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP9
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP10
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP7
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP6
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP5
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP4
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP3
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP2
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0 SP1
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.0
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP6
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP5
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP4
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP3
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP1
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP7
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 6.1 SP2
  • Sun, Java System Web Server 7.0

Remedy:

Refer to Sun Alert ID: 200648 for patch, upgrade, or suggested workaround information. See References.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

  • Sun Alert ID: 200648, Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server and Web Proxy Server at http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103002-1.
  • ASA-2008-002: Cross-site Scripting Vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server and Web Proxy Server (Sun 103002)
  • BID-26978: Sun Java Web Proxy Server and Sun Java Web Server Multiple Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
  • CVE-2007-6571: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Proxy Server 3.6 before SP11 on Windows allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors, aka BugID 6611356.
  • SA28216: Sun Java System Web Server / Web Proxy Server Cross-Site Scripting
  • VUPEN/ADV-2007-4313: Sun Java System Web and Proxy Servers Cross Site Scripting Issue

Reported:

Dec 21, 2007

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