Intrusion PreventionSun.Java.Web.Proxy.sockd.Buffer.Overflow
Description
This indicates an attack attempt against a buffer-overflow vulnerability in the Java System Web Proxy sockd daemon.
The vulnerability is caused by lack of boundary checking on user-supplied parameters during the protocol negotiation. It could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code by a specially crafted connection request.
Affected Products
Sun Java Web Proxy Server 4.0.4
Sun Java Web Proxy Server 4.0.3
Sun Java Web Proxy Server 4.0.2
Sun Java Web Proxy Server 4.0 SP1
Sun Java Web Proxy Server 4.0
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can gain control of vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrades or patches from the vendor:
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 25842 |
| Created | Feb 25, 2011 |
| Updated | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2007-2881 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 69.41% |
| Default Action | pass |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Windows, Linux, Solaris |
| Affected App | SUN |