This security advisory describes one critical risk vulnerability.
Severity: Critical
CVSSv3: 8.9 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0886
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when parsing URL to a Java Networking Launching Protocol (.jnlp) file. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted link, trick the victim into clicking on it and execute arbitrary commands on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited.
MitigationInstall JDK and JRE 6 Update 20.
Vulnerable software versionsJava SE: 6 Update 10, 6 Update 11, 6 Update 12, 6 Update 13, 6 Update 14, 6 Update 15, 6 Update 16, 6 Update 17, 6 Update 18, 6 Update 19
CPEhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2010-0886-094541.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/6u20-142805.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2010/Apr/119
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.