CVE-2010-4351 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass Java security policies by exploiting a flaw in the JNLP SecurityManager that fails to throw exceptions, allowing unauthorized ClassLoader instantiation.
- 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-2010-4351?
CVE-2010-4351 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 20 Jan 2011. 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 JNLP SecurityManager in IcedTea (IcedTea.so) 1.7 before 1.7.7, 1.8 before 1.8.4, and 1.9 before 1.9.4 for Java OpenJDK returns from the checkPermission method instead of throwing an exception in certain circumstances, which might allow context-dependent attackers to bypass the intended security policy by creating instances of ClassLoader.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4351?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Redhat Icedtea.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4351?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2010-4351 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4351 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g6jh-xpq2-3rw2.