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CVE-2007-4511

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Sun Admin Console in Sun Application Server 9.0_0.1 does not apply certain configuration changes persistently, which causes the (1) SSL and (2) SSL_MutualAuth ORB listener services to enable al…

Published Aug 23, 2007sunEPSS 1.63%

Overview

CVE-2007-4511 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_application_server. It was published on August 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Sun Admin Console in Sun Application Server 9.0_0.1 does not apply certain configuration changes persistently, which causes the (1) SSL and (2) SSL_MutualAuth ORB listener services to enable all protocols and ciphers after the services are restarted, possibly allowing remote attackers to bypass intended policy.

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.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4511?

CVE-2007-4511 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_application_server. It was published on August 23, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2007-4511?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, 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-2007-4511?

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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