[3/5] Java 2 Platform Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Omniscient · 2007-05-02T07:12:52+00:00

Sun has acknowledged a vulnerability in the Java Web Start of the Java 2 Platform, which can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions. Be sure to check if your system is missing security updates or have insecure applications installed: http://secunia.com/software_inspector/ Feature Overview - The Secunia Software Inspector: * Detects insecure versions of applications installed * Verifies that all Microsoft patches are applied * Assists you in updating your system and applications * Runs through your browser. No installation or download is required. Posted at http://secunia.com/advisories/25069/

_ryuurei
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Aug 12, 2010 10:29 AM

Hm... It's amazing this sort of thing can be done. There goes Java's reputation. To some extent.

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