CVE-2007-2435 Privilege escalation in n/a
Remote attackers can execute unauthorized actions and escalate privileges via malicious JNLP files in Sun Java Web Start.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2007-2435?
CVE-2007-2435 is a critical vulnerability in Sun Jre, published on 2 May 2007. 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
Sun Java Web Start in JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier, and Java Web Start in SDK and JRE 1.4.2_13 and earlier, allows remote attackers to perform unauthorized actions via an application that grants privileges to itself, related to "Incorrect Use of System Classes" and probably related to support for JNLP files.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-2435?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Sun Java Enterprise System, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2007-2435?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2007-2435 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-2435 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9ffv-4whq-h9qg.