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Sun Java JRE / Web Start Java Plug-in Untrusted Applet Privilege Escalation
high Nessus Plugin ID 18480
Synopsis
The remote Windows host contains a runtime environment that is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.Description
The remote host is using a vulnerable version of Sun Java Runtime Plug-in, an web browser addon used to display Java applets.It has been reported that the JRE Plug-in Security can be bypassed.
A remote attacker could exploit this by tricking a user into viewing a maliciously crafted web page.
Additionally, a denial of service vulnerability is present in this version of the JVM. This issue is triggered by viewing an applet that misuses the serialization API.
Solution
Upgrade to JRE 1.4.2_08 / 1.5.0 update 2 or later.See Also
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 18480
File Name: java_jre_plugin_security_bypass2.nasl
Version: 1.27
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows
Published: 6/14/2005
Updated: 4/11/2022
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 5.5
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9.3
Temporal Score: 6.9
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:oracle:jre
Required KB Items: SMB/Java/JRE/Installed
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 6/13/2005
Vulnerability Publication Date: 6/13/2005
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2005-1973, CVE-2005-1974
SECUNIA: 15671