SB2010041001 - Remote code execution in Java

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-0886)

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.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References

• http://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