CVE-2010-2548 Missing authorization in IcedTea6

Critical 9.1 Published 31 Oct 2019 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Unsigned Java applets can bypass security checks to read and write arbitrary files on the host system.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2010-2548?

CVE-2010-2548 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in IcedTea6, published on 31 Oct 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IcedTea6 before 1.7.4 does not properly check property access, which allows unsigned apps to read and write arbitrary files.

Weakness: CWE-863

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-2548?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Redhat Icedtea6.

How do I fix CVE-2010-2548?

No fix has been published for CVE-2010-2548 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2010-2548 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-2548 in the wild and no public exploit code.

CVE-2010-2783 Missing authorization in IcedTea6 Critical 9.1

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w978-mmpv-hphg.