Buffer Overflow in Sun Java Web Start ActiveX Control Affects Java Runtime Environment
CVE-2007-5019

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Oracle
Status
Jre
Java Web Start
Sdk
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 September 2007

What is CVE-2007-5019?

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Sun Java Web Start ActiveX control within the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0_X. This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers who execute a crafted long argument to the dnsResolve (isInstalled.dnsResolve) method, potentially leading to unintended consequences in the system.

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4432
exploitx_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36682
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25734
vdb-entryx_refsource_BID

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2007-5019 : Buffer Overflow in Sun Java Web Start ActiveX Control Affects Java Runtime Environment