CVE-2007-3655 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a stack-based buffer overflow in Java Web Start triggered by a malicious JNLP file.
- 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-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jre, published on 10 Jul 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
Stack-based buffer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and 6.0 Update 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long codebase attribute in a JNLP file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-3655?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Sun Jre.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3655?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2007-3655 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-3655 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhwx-cv4j-f56v.