CVE-2007-5689 Privilege escalation in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Oct 2007 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or access files via malicious Java applets that self-grant privileges in vulnerable JRE versions.

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-2007-5689?

CVE-2007-5689 is a critical vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 29 Oct 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

The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in SDK and JRE 1.3.x through 1.3.1_20 and 1.4.x through 1.4.2_15, and JDK and JRE 5.x through 5.0 Update 12 and 6.x through 6 Update 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, or read or modify arbitrary files, via applets that grant privileges to themselves.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2007-5689?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2007-5689?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2007-5689 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2007-5689 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sun Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-83vr-hv42-q4v5.