Sun.Java.Runtime.JPEGImageReader.Heap.Overflow

description-logoDescription

This indicates an attack attempt against a Heap Overflow vulnerability in Sun Java Runtime Environment.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the software handles specially crafted "JPEG" image dimensions. It allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.

affected-products-logoAffected Products

Sun Java JDK and JRE version 6 Update 16 and previous versions.
Sun Java JDK and JRE version 5.0 Update 21 and previous versions.
Sun Java SDK and JRE version 1.4.2_23 and previous versions.
Sun Java SDK and JRE version 1.3.1_26 and previous versions.

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System Compromise: Remote code execution.

recomended-action-logoRecommended Actions

Upgrade to the latest version:
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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)