Heap-based Buffer Overflow in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 on Linux

CVE-2010-0272

Summary

This vulnerability involves a heap-based buffer overflow in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 6 on Linux. It allows remote attackers to exploit crafted data sent to TCP port 80, potentially leading to the disclosure of sensitive process memory locations. Although this issue was initially reported without actionable information, it is tracked under a CVE identifier due to the credibility of the research behind it.

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