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CVE-2010-1423

9.3 · HIGH

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Lin…

Published Apr 15, 2010oracleCWE-78EPSS 55.58%

Overview

CVE-2010-1423 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle jdk. It was published on April 15, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Argument injection vulnerability in the URI handler in (a) Java NPAPI plugin and (b) Java Deployment Toolkit in Java 6 Update 10, 19, and other versions, when running on Windows and possibly on Linux, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the (1) -J or (2) -XXaltjvm argument to javaws.exe, which is processed by the launch method. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oraclejdk0Affected
oraclejre0Affected

References

Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2010-April/074036.htmlRefosvdb.org/63648Refsecunia.com/advisories/39260Refwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/886582Refwww.reversemode.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=67&Itemid=1Refwww.securitytracker.com/id?1023840Refwww.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/0853Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/57615Refoval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14090Reflists.grok.org.uk/pipermail/full-disclosure/2010-April/074036.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-1423?

CVE-2010-1423 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting oracle jdk. It was published on April 15, 2010 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2010-1423?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, 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-2010-1423?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. 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-2010-1423?

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