__________________________________________________________ The U.S. Department of Energy Computer Incident Advisory Capability ___ __ __ _ ___ / | /_\ / \___ __|__ / \ \___ __________________________________________________________ INFORMATION BULLETIN Security Vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment Image Parsing Code [Sun Alert ID: 102934] June 4, 2007 17:00 GMT Number R-261 [REVISED 29 June 2007] [REVISED 31 Jul 2007] ______________________________________________________________________________ PROBLEM: A buffer overflow vulnerability in the image parsing code in the Java Runtime Environment may allow an untrusted applet or application to elevate its privileges. PLATFORM: Java Platform 2 Standard Edition DAMAGE: May allow an untrusted applet or application to elevate its privileges. SOLUTION: Upgrade to the appropriate version. ______________________________________________________________________________ VULNERABILITY The risk is MEDIUM. May allow an untrusted applet or ASSESSMENT: application to elevate its privileges. ______________________________________________________________________________ LINKS: CIAC BULLETIN: http://www.ciac.org/ciac/bulletins/r-261.shtml ORIGINAL BULLETIN: http://www.sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey= 1-26-102934-1 ______________________________________________________________________________ REVISION HISTORY: 06/29/2007 - revised R-261 to reflect changes Sun has made in Sun Alert ID: 102934 where hanged State to Resolved and Updated Resolution section. 07/31/2007 - revised R-261 to reflect changes Sun has made in Sun Alert ID: 102934 where they updated Impact Section. [***** Start Sun Alert ID: 102934 *****] Sun(sm) Alert Notification Sun Alert ID: 102934 Synopsis: Security Vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment Image Parsing Code may Allow a Untrusted Applet to Elevate Privileges Category: Security Product: Java 2 Platform, Standard Edition BugIDs: 6483556, 6483560 Avoidance: Patch, Upgrade State: Resolved Date Released: 31-May-2007, 29-Jun-2007 Date Closed: 29-Jun-2007 Date Modified: 29-Jun-2007 1. Impact A buffer overflow vulnerability in the image parsing code in the Java Runtime Environment may allow an untrusted applet or application 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. A second vulnerability may allow an untrusted applet or application to cause the Java Virtual Machine to hang. Sun acknowledges, with thanks, Chris Evans of the Google Security Team, for bringing these issues to our attention. 2. Contributing Factors These issues can occur in the following releases (for Windows, Solaris, and Linux): First vulnerability: * JDK and JRE 6 * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_14 and earlier * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_20 and earlier Second vulnerability: * JDK and JRE 6 * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 10 and earlier * SDK and JRE 1.4.2_14 and earlier * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_19 and earlier To determine the default version of the JRE on a system for Solaris and Linux, the following command can be run: % java -version Note: The above command only determines the default version. Other versions may also be installed on the system. To determine the default version of the JRE on a system for Windows: 1. Click "Start" 2. Select "Run" 3. Type "cmd" (starts a command-line) 4. At the prompt, type "java -version" Note: The above command only determines the default version. Other versions may also be installed on the system. 3. Symptoms There are no reliable symptoms that would show the described issues have been exploited. Solution Summary Top 4. Relief/Workaround There is no workaround. Please see Resolution section below. 5. Resolution The first issue is addressed in the following releases (for Windows, Solaris, and Linux): * JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 or later * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 or later The second issue is addressed in the following releases (for Windows, Solaris, and Linux): * JDK and JRE 6 Update 1 or later * JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 or later * SDK and JRE 1.3.1_20 or later Java SE 6 Update 1 is available for download at the following links: * http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp * http://java.com Java SE 6 Update 1 for Solaris is available in the following patches: * Java SE 6: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125136-01) * Java SE 6: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125137-01 (64bit)) * Java SE 6_x86: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125138-01) * Java SE 6_x86: update 1 (as delivered in patch 125139-01 (64bit)) J2SE 5.0 is available for download at the following link: * http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.5.0/download.jsp J2SE 5.0 Update 11 for Solaris is available in the following patches: * J2SE 5.0: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118666-11) * J2SE 5.0: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118667-11 (64bit)) * J2SE 5.0_x86: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118668-11) * J2SE 5.0_x86: update 11 (as delivered in patch 118669-11 (64bit)) J2SE 1.3.1_20 is available for download at: * http://java.sun.com/j2se/1.3/download.html Note: When installing a new version of the product from a source other than a Solaris patch, it is recommended that the old affected versions be removed from your system. For more information, please see the installation notes on the respective java.sun.com download pages. Change History 29-Jun-2007: * State: Resolved * Updated Resolution Section 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. ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE HEREBY DISCLAIMED. BY ACCESSING THIS DOCUMENT YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT SUN SHALL IN NO EVENT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES THAT ARISE OUT OF YOUR USE OR FAILURE TO USE THE INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN. 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