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CVE-2006-6276

6.8 · MEDIUM

HTTP request smuggling vulnerability in Sun Java System Proxy Server before 20061130, when used with Sun Java System Application Server or Sun Java System Web Server, allows remote attackers to byp…

Published Dec 4, 2006sunCWE-444EPSS 3.64%

Overview

CVE-2006-6276 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_application_server. It was published on December 4, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

HTTP request smuggling vulnerability in Sun Java System Proxy Server before 20061130, when used with Sun Java System Application Server or Sun Java System Web Server, allows remote attackers to bypass HTTP request filtering, hijack web sessions, perform cross-site scripting (XSS), and poison web caches via unspecified attack vectors.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_application_server 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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-6276?

CVE-2006-6276 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_application_server. It was published on December 4, 2006 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2006-6276?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2006-6276?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_application_server 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-2006-6276?

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