SID 14615
Msg
"EXPLOIT Sun Java web console format string attempt"
Summary
This event is generated when an attempt is made to exploit a known vulnerability in java_web_console.
Classtype
attempted-user
Impact
Denial of Service. Information disclosure. Loss of integrity. Complete admin access.
Detailed Information
Format string vulnerability in libwebconsole_services.so in Sun Java Web Console 2.2.2 through 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), obtain sensitive information, and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors during a failed login attempt, related to syslog.
Affected Systems
- sun java_web_console 2.2.2
- sun java_web_console 2.2.3
- sun java_web_console 2.2.4
- sun java_web_console 2.2.5
Attack Scenarios
Format string vulnerabilities can be very simple to attack. Any program that reads a format string as an input parameter can be exploited if the argument can be controlled by the attacker.
Ease Of Attack
Medium.
False Positives
None known.
False Negatives
None known.
Corrective Action
Upgrade to the latest non-affected version of the software.
Apply the appropriate vendor supplied patches.
Contributors
- Sourcefire Vulnerability Research Team
- This document was generated from data supplied by the National Vulnerability Database. A product of the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
- For more information see http://nvd.nist.gov/
