The Java Web Start implementation in Sun Java SE 6 before Update 15 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NullPointerException) via a crafted .jnlp file, as demonstrated by the jnlp_file/appletDesc/index.html#misc test in the Technology Compatibility Kit (TCK) for the Java Network Launching Protocol (JNLP).
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 6.5
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gentoo Linux | — | Upgrade dev-java/blackdown-jdk.Upgrade app-emulation/emul-linux-x86-java.Upgrade dev-java/blackdown-jre.Upgrade dev-java/sun-jdk.Upgrade dev-java/sun-jre-bin. | Oct 30, 2017 | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade sun-java6 | Nov 19, 2024 | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Vmsa 2009 0016 5 Jre Security Update | — | Upgrade VMware ESX 4.0 to build number 208167 | Sep 2, 2010 | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Vmsa 2010 0002 3 Java Jre Security Update | — | Upgrade VMware ESX 3.5 to build number 227413Upgrade VMware ESX 4.0 to build number 256968 | Sep 2, 2010 | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Vmsa 2010 0005 | — | Apply ESX350-201003403-SG. | Feb 16, 2011 | Aug 10, 2009 |
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