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CVE-2005-3907

7.5 · HIGH

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment in Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and access arbitrary files or execute arbitrary…

Published Nov 30, 2005sunEPSS 4.63%

Overview

CVE-2005-3907 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun jdk. It was published on November 30, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in Java Runtime Environment in Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 3 and earlier allows remote attackers to escape the Java sandbox and access arbitrary files or execute arbitrary applications via unknown attack vectors involving untrusted Java applets.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update jdk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2005/Nov/msg00004.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/17748Refsecunia.com/advisories/17847Refsecunia.com/advisories/18092Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1015282Refsunsolve.sun.com/searchproxy/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102050-1Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/355284Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/15615Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2636Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2005/2675

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2005-3907?

CVE-2005-3907 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun jdk. It was published on November 30, 2005 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2005-3907?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2005-3907?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update jdk to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2005-3907?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2005-3907 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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