Sun · Java Web Start · CVE-2007-5238
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions:
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE versions 6 Update 2 and earlier
Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE versions 5.0 Update 12 and earlier
Java Web Start in Sun SDK and JRE versions 1.4.2 15 and earlier
Description:
The issue allows user-assisted remote attackers to obtain sensitive information, specifically the Java Web Start cache location, via an untrusted application. This is due to the failure of Java Web Start to properly enforce access restrictions for untrusted applications.
Recommendations:
For Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE versions 6 Update 2 and earlier, update to a version later than 6 Update 2.
For Java Web Start in Sun JDK and JRE versions 5.0 Update 12 and earlier, update to a version later than 5.0 Update 12.
For Java Web Start in Sun SDK and JRE versions 1.4.2 15 and earlier, update to a version later than 1.4.2 15.