PT-2010-2170 · Sun · Sun Java System Web Server
Published
2010-01-25
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Updated
2017-08-17
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CVE-2010-0387
CVSS v2.0
7.5
High
| Vector | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Sun Java System Web Server version 7.0 Update 7
Description
The issue is related to multiple heap-based buffer overflows in the webservd and admin server components. This can be triggered by a remote attacker sending a long string in an "Authorization: Digest" HTTP header, potentially causing a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly other unspecified impacts.
Recommendations
For Sun Java System Web Server version 7.0 Update 7, consider restricting access to the webservd and admin server components until a fix is available. As a temporary workaround, avoid using long strings in the
Authorization: Digest HTTP header to minimize the risk of exploitation.Exploit
Fix
DoS
Buffer Overflow
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Weakness Enumeration
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Affected Products
Sun Java System Web Server