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CVE-2007-5238

UnknownEPSS 2.66%

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CVE-2007-5238 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier, JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (the Java Web Start cache location) via an untrusted application, aka "three vulnerabilities.". EPSS estimates a 2.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier, JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (the Java Web Start cache location) via an untrusted application, aka "three vulnerabilities."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.66%

83.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
SunJdk1.5.0Update1
SunJdk1.6.0Update1
SunJre1.3.0—
SunJre1.3.1Update1
SunJre1.4—
SunJre1.4.1Update3
SunJre1.4.2—
SunJre1.4.2_1—
SunJre1.4.2_3—
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—
SunJre1.5.0Update1
SunJre1.6.0Update 1
SunSdk1.3.1_01—
SunSdk1.3.1_01a—
SunSdk1.3.1_16—
SunSdk1.3.1_18—
SunSdk1.3.1_19—
SunSdk1.3.1_20—
SunSdk1.4.2—
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-2007-5238?
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier, JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_15 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information (the Java Web Start cache location) via an untrusted application, aka "three vulnerabilities."
How severe is CVE-2007-5238?
Severity scoring for CVE-2007-5238 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2007-5238?
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