CVE-2007-5236

UnknownEPSS 2.98%

Last modified

CVE-2007-5236 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier, on Windows does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read local files via an untrusted application.. EPSS estimates a 2.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier, on Windows does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read local files via an untrusted application.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.98%

85.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk1.5.0Update1
SunJre1.4.2
SunJre1.4.2_1
SunJre1.4.2_2
SunJre1.4.2_3
SunJre1.4.2_4
SunJre1.4.2_5
SunJre1.4.2_6
SunJre1.4.2_7
SunJre1.4.2_8
SunJre1.4.2_9
SunJre1.4.2_10
SunJre1.4.2_11
SunJre1.4.2_12
SunJre1.4.2_13
SunJre1.4.2_14
SunJre1.4.2_15
SunJre1.4.2_21
SunJre1.5.0Update1
SunSdk1.4.2_03
SunSdk1.4.2_08
SunSdk1.4.2_09
SunSdk1.4.2_10
SunSdk1.4.2_11
SunSdk1.4.2_12
SunSdk1.4.2_13
SunSdk1.4.2_14
SunSdk1.4.2_15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5236?
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier, on Windows does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read local files via an untrusted application.
How severe is CVE-2007-5236?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5236 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5236?
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