SSRT2438 Sec. Vulnerability in JAVA Bytecode Verifier
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Date: 12/20/02
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From: secure@cup.hp.com (Security Alert) Date: 20 Dec 2002 14:06:29 GMT
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SECURITY BULLETIN: HPSBUX0212-235
Originally issued: 19 Dec 2002
SSRT2438 Sec. Vulnerability in JAVA Bytecode Verifier
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PROBLEM: Javasoft has issued Security Bulletin 109 concerning
problems with the Java Bytecode verifier initialization.
IMPACT: Potential denial of Service, information leakage, or
arbitrary execution of code.
There are no reported attacks based on this vulnerability.
PLATFORM: HP-UX versions of Java (1.1.X, 1.2.X, 1.3.X, and 1.4.X
only.)
SOLUTION: Update to version of Java with the security fix.
1.1.X. - Upgrade to 1.2.X, 1.3.X, or 1.4.X.
1.2.X - 1.2.2.14 (PA Only)
1.3.X - 1.3.1.08 (PA/IA)
1.4.X - 1.4.0.03 (PA Only)
MANUAL ACTIONS: Yes - Update plus other actions
Update Java:
JDK/JRE 1.2.2.14 or higher for HP-UX 11.x,
JDK/JRE 1.3.1.08 or higher for HP-UX 11.x.
JDK/JRE 1.4.0.03 or higher for HP-UX 11.x.
AVAILABILITY: Updated releases are available now from
<www.hp.com/go/java>.
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A. Background
Javasoft has issued their Security Bulletin 109. A defect in the
Bytecode Verifier may allow new instances of objects to be
created without calling the proper initialization method
from within the constructor of the created class.
This bug may introduce vulnerabilities into any program that
includes the affected libraries. The resulting vulnerabilities
may have one or more of the following impacts: information
leakage, incorrect execution of code. There are no reported
attacks based on this vulnerability
B. Recommended solution
Rectification of this issue requires a manual update to the
appropriate version of the Java SDK and RTE, which contains
the security fix from the website <www.hp.com/go/java>.
1.1.X. - Upgrade to 1.2.X, 1.3.X, or 1.4.X.
1.2.X - 1.2.2.14 (PA Only)
1.3.X - 1.3.1.08 (PA/IA)
1.4.X - 1.4.0.03 (PA Only)
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