__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN Security Vulnerability in Webmail [Sun Alert ID: 102497] October 24, 2006 17:00 GMT Number R-025 ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A security vulnerability in Sun Java System or iPlanet Messaging Servers may allow remote unprivileged users to craft specific messages which contain Javascript to be executed in the end user's browser. PLATFORM: Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0 iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 DAMAGE: May allow a remote attacker to execute a cross-site scripting attack. SOLUTION: Apply current patches. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. A remote attacker could hi-jack a user's ASSESSMENT: web browser. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/r-025.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: http://www.sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102497-1&searchclause=%22category:security%22%2420%22availability,%2420security%22%2420category:security ______________________________________________________________________________ [***** Start Sun Alert ID: 102497 *****] Document Audience: PUBLIC Document ID: 102497 Title: Security Vulnerability in Webmail May Allow Messages Embedded With Javascript to be Executed in End User's Browser Copyright Notice: Copyright © 2006 Sun Microsystems, Inc. All Rights Reserved Update Date: Tue Oct 24 00:00:00 MDT 2006 Status Issued Description Top Sun(sm) Alert Notification * Sun Alert ID: 102497 * Synopsis: Security Vulnerability in Webmail May Allow Messages Embedded With Javascript to be Executed in End User's Browser * Category: Security * Product: Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 * BugIDs: 6441335 * Avoidance: Patch * State: Resolved * Date Released: 24-Oct-2006 * Date Closed: 24-Oct-2006 * Date Modified: 1. Impact A security vulnerability in Sun Java System or iPlanet Messaging Servers may allow remote unprivileged users to craft specific messages which contain Javascript to be executed in the end user's browser. Sun acknowledges, with thanks, Seth Hall of Ohio State University, for bringing this issue to our attention. 2. Contributing Factors This issue can occur in the following releases: SPARC Platform * iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 (for Solaris 8 and 9) without patch 5.2hf2.13 * Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 (for Solaris 8, 9, and 10) without patch 118207-56 x86 Platform * Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 (for Solaris 9 and 10) without patch 118208-56 Linux Platform * Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 (for RHEL 2.1 and 3.0) without patch 118209-56 To determine if Sun Java System Messaging Server is installed on a system, the following command can be run: % pkginfo SUNWmsgco application SUNWmsgco Sun Java System Messaging Server Core Libraries To determine the version of iPlanet Messaging Server on a system, the following command can be run: $ cat /etc/msgregistry.inf A list of instances and installs will displayed (if any) if this file exists. To determine the version of Sun Java Messaging Server on a system, the following command can be run: $ /opt/SUNWmsgsr/sbin/imsimta version 3. Symptoms There are no predictable symptoms that would indicate the described vulnerability has been exploited. Solution Summary Top 4. Relief/Workaround There is no workaround for this issue. Please see the Resolution section below. 5. Resolution This issue is addressed in the following releases: SPARC Platform * iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 (for Solaris 8 and 9) with patch 5.2hf2.13 or later * Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 (for Solaris 8, 9, and 10) with patch 118207-56 or later x86 Platform * Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 (for Solaris 9 and 10) with patch 118208-56 or later Linux Platform * Sun Java System Messaging Server 6.0, 6.1, and 6.2 (for RHEL 2.1 and 3.0) with patch 118209-56 or later Note: iPlanet Messaging Server 5.2 patch 5.2hf2.13 is available to all customers through normal support channels regardless of support contract. This Sun Alert notification is being provided to you on an "AS IS" basis. This Sun Alert notification may contain information provided by third parties. The issues described in this Sun Alert notification may or may not impact your system(s). Sun makes no representations, warranties, or guarantees as to the information contained herein. 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