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CVE-2011-3377

4.3 · MEDIUM

The web browser plug-in in IcedTea-Web 1.0.x before 1.0.6 and 1.1.x before 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy (SOP) and execute arbitrary script or establish network con…

Published Feb 5, 2014redhatCWE-264EPSS 2.22%

Overview

CVE-2011-3377 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting redhat icedtea-web. It was published on February 5, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The web browser plug-in in IcedTea-Web 1.0.x before 1.0.6 and 1.1.x before 1.1.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy (SOP) and execute arbitrary script or establish network connections to unintended hosts via an applet whose origin has the same second-level domain, but a different sub-domain than the targeted domain.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update icedtea-web 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-2011-3377?

CVE-2011-3377 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting redhat icedtea-web. It was published on February 5, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2011-3377?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, 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-2011-3377?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from redhat. Update icedtea-web 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-2011-3377?

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