CVE-2005-0836 Privilege escalation in n/a
Untrusted Java Web Start applications can gain elevated privileges via argument injection in JNLP property tags, requiring user interaction to launch the application.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2005-0836?
CVE-2005-0836 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Argument injection vulnerability in Java Web Start for J2SE 1.4.2 up to 1.4.2_06 allows untrusted applications to gain privileges via the value parameter of a property tag in a JNLP file.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2005-0836?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun J2se.
How do I fix CVE-2005-0836?
No fix has been published for CVE-2005-0836 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2005-0836 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2005-0836 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cm9f-c35v-2642.