Summary
This host is running Sun Java Web Start and is prone to Remote Command Execution Vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution on the client machines.
Impact Level: Application
Solution
No solution or patch was made available for at least one year since disclosure of this vulnerability. Likely none will be provided anymore.
General solution options are to upgrade to a newer release, disable respective features, remove the product or replace the product by another one.
For updates refer to http://java.sun.com/javase/downloads/index.jsp
Insight
The flaw exist due to weakness in the BasicService showDocument method which does not validate the inputs appropriately. This can be exploited using a specially crafted Java Web Start application via file:\\ URL argument to the showDocument method.
Affected
Sun J2SE 6.0 Update 10 and earlier.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2008-4910 -
CVSS Base Score: 10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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