Sun.Java.Runtime.Environment.JPEGImageReader.Heap.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against an integer-overflow vulnerability in Sun Java Runtime.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles JPEG image dimensions. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via sending a crafted .jar file.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

JDK and JRE 6 Update 16 and earlier
JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 21 and earlier

Impact logoImpact

System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Refer to the vendor's web site for the suggested workaround:
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-270474-1

Telemetry logoTelemetry

Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)

Version Updates

Date Version Detail
2021-01-11 16.995