Sun Java RunTime Environment Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
Severity: CRITICAL
CVE Identifier: CVE-2006-6731
Advisory Date: MAR 04, 2013
DESCRIPTION
Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and
Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 7 and earlier, Java System Development
Kit (SDK) and JRE 1.4.2_12 and earlier 1.4.x versions, and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_18
and earlier allow attackers to develop Java applets that read, write, or execute
local files, possibly related to (1) integer overflows in the
Java_sun_awt_image_ImagingLib_convolveBI, awt_parseRaster, and
awt_parseColorModel functions; (2) a stack overflow in the
Java_sun_awt_image_ImagingLib_lookupByteRaster function; and (3) improper
handling of certain negative values in the
Java_sun_font_SunLayoutEngine_nativeLayout function. NOTE: some of these details
are obtained from third party information.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Older versions of the Java installed should be updated to newer versions to ensure vulnerabilities are addressed.
If you use Java, some useful tips are available on using it safely.
SOLUTION
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Number: 1000940
Trend Micro Deep Security DPI Rule Name: 1000940 - Sun Java RunTime Environment Multiple Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Sun JDK 5.0 Update 7
- Sun JRE 1.3.1_18
- Sun JRE 1.4.2_12
- Sun JRE 5.0 Update 7
- Sun SDK 1.3.1_18
- Sun SDK 1.4.2_12
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