Sun Java Web Start showDocument command execution

jws-showdocument-command-execution (46119) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Sun Java Web Start could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system, caused by a weakness in the Basicservice showDocument method. By persuading a victim to click on a malicious URL, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability using a specially-crafted Java Web Start application to launch arbitrary files on the victim's system.

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun, Java Web Start

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 4, 2009.

Consequences:

Gain Access

References:

Reported:

Oct 25, 2008

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