CVE-2007-5237

Untrusted Java Web Start application may read and write local files

Published Oct 6, 2007 CVSS 2.0 · 7.1 High EPSS 3.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read and modify local files via an untrusted application, aka "two vulnerabilities."

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-5217 Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE 6 Update 2 and earlier does not properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications, which allows user-assisted remote attackers to read and modify local files via an untrusted application, aka "two vulnerabilities."
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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:24 PM
Reserved
Oct 5, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 6, 2007, 12:17 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:45 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Oct 3, 2007, 12:00 AM