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CVE-2007-3504

UnknownEPSS 6.42%

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CVE-2007-3504 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Directory traversal vulnerability in the PersistenceService in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, for Windows allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants file overwrite privileges to itself. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a .java.policy file.. EPSS estimates a 6.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in the PersistenceService in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, for Windows allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants file overwrite privileges to itself. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a .java.policy file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.42%

92.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk<= 1.5.0Update11
SunJre<= 1.4.2Update13
SunJre<= 1.5.0Update11
SunSdk<= 1.4.2_13—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-3504?
Directory traversal vulnerability in the PersistenceService in Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, for Windows allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants file overwrite privileges to itself. NOTE: this can be leveraged to execute arbitrary code by overwriting a .java.policy file.
How severe is CVE-2007-3504?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-3504 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3504?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST