CVE-2007-5019 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 20 Sep 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can trigger a buffer overflow in the Java Web Start ActiveX control via a long argument, potentially executing arbitrary code.

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-2007-5019?

CVE-2007-5019 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jre, published on 20 Sep 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

Buffer overflow in the Sun Java Web Start ActiveX control in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0_X allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a long argument to the dnsResolve (isInstalled.dnsResolve) method.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5019?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Java Web Start, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5019?

No fix has been published for CVE-2007-5019 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2007-5019 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2007-5019 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c5xr-m2wm-p2c8.