Sun Java Web Server WebAdmin arbitrary code execution

sunjava-webadmin-bbs (5135) The risk level is classified as HighHigh Risk

Description:

Sun Java Web Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code as the user running the server. The Web Administration program allows a user to point a servlet to any file on the system to compile and execute. An attacker can use the sample bulletin board program that ships with the Java Web Server to post JSP (Java Server Pages) code, which can be executed using the WebAdmin utility.


Consequences:

Gain Access

Remedy:

Apply the appropriate patch for your system, as listed in Sun Microsystems, Inc. Security Bulletin #00197. See References.

References:

  • CIAC Information Bulletin L-033: Sun Java Web Server Vulnerability.
  • Foundstone Security Advisory FS-082200-11-JWS: Sun's Java Web Server Remote Command Execution on Admin Server.
  • Sun FAQ page: Java Web Server: CERT Advisory CA-2000-02.
  • Sun Microsystems, Inc. Security Bulletin #00197: Java Web Server.
  • BID-1459: Sun Java Web Server Vulnerability
  • BID-1600: Sun Java Web Server Web Admin / Bullettin Board Vulnerability
  • CVE-2000-0629: The default configuration of the Sun Java web server 2.0 and earlier allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by uploading Java code to the server via board.html, then directly calling the JSP compiler servlet.
  • CVE-2000-0812: The administration module in Sun Java web server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands by uploading Java code to the module and invoke the com.sun.server.http.pagecompile.jsp92.JspServlet by requesting a URL that begins with a /servlet/ tag.
  • OSVDB ID: 10880: Sun Java Web Server com.sun.server.http.pagecompile.jsp92.JspServlet Arbitrary Code Execution
  • OSVDB ID: 406: Sun Java Web Server bboard Servlet Command Execution

Platforms Affected:

  • Sun Java Web Server 1.1.3
  • Sun Java Web Server 2.0

Reported:

Aug 22, 2000

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