SuSE 10 Security Update : IBM Java (ZYPP Patch Number 3851)

high Nessus Plugin ID 29469

Synopsis

The remote SuSE 10 host is missing a security-related patch.

Description

The IBM Java JRE/SDK has been brought to release 1.4.2 SR containing several bugfixes, including following security fixes :

- A buffer overflow vulnerability in the Java(TM) Runtime Environment may allow an untrusted applet to elevate its privileges. For example, an applet may grant itself permissions to read and write local files or execute local applications that are accessible to the user running the untrusted applet. (CVE-2007-0243)

- Two vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment may independently allow an untrusted applet to access data in other applets. (CVE-2006-6737 / CVE-2006-6736)

- Two vulnerabilities in the Java(TM) Runtime Environment with serialization may independently allow an untrusted applet or application to elevate its privileges.
(CVE-2006-6745)

Solution

Apply ZYPP patch number 3851.

See Also

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-6736.html

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-6737.html

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2006-6745.html

http://support.novell.com/security/cve/CVE-2007-0243.html

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 29469

File Name: suse_java-1_4_2-ibm-3851.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 12/13/2007

Updated: 1/14/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: High

Score: 8.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:suse:suse_linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/SuSE/release, Host/SuSE/rpm-list

Exploit Available: true

Exploit Ease: Exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 7/9/2007

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2006-6736, CVE-2006-6737, CVE-2006-6745, CVE-2007-0243

CWE: 119