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CVE-2010-0387

7.5 · HIGH

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in (1) webservd and (2) the admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possi…

Published Jan 25, 2010sunCWE-119EPSS 7.70%

Overview

CVE-2010-0387 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_web_server. It was published on January 25, 2010 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

Multiple heap-based buffer overflows in (1) webservd and (2) the admin server in Sun Java System Web Server 7.0 Update 7 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long string in an "Authorization: Digest" HTTP header.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_web_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-2010-0387?

CVE-2010-0387 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_web_server. It was published on January 25, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-0387?

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-2010-0387?

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