CVE-2010-2548
Description
IcedTea6 before 1.7.4 lacks proper property access checks, letting unsigned Java applications read and write arbitrary files.
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IcedTea6 before 1.7.4 lacks proper property access checks, letting unsigned Java applications read and write arbitrary files.
Vulnerability
IcedTea6 versions before 1.7.4 contain an incomplete property access check, allowing unsigned Java applications to read and write system properties [1][2]. This affects the java-1.6.0-openjdk package in Fedora 12 and 13 [1]. The issue is resolved in IcedTea6 1.7.4 and later [1].
Exploitation
An attacker can craft an unsigned Java applet or application that, when executed by the user, accesses system properties normally restricted to signed code. The attacker does not need authentication or special network position; only user interaction to run the malicious Java code [1].
Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unsigned app to read and write arbitrary files on the system, potentially leading to information disclosure, data tampering, or arbitrary code execution under the user's privileges [1].
Mitigation
The vulnerability is fixed in IcedTea6 1.7.4 and later [1]. Users should update to IcedTea6 1.7.4 or newer (e.g., java-1.6.0-openjdk package updates in Fedora) [1]. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 is not affected [1]. No workaround is documented; applying updates is the recommended mitigation.
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Affected products
1Patches
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Vulnerability mechanics
Root cause
"IcedTea6 does not properly check property access for unsigned applications, allowing them to read and write arbitrary files."
Attack vector
Unsigned applications can exploit this vulnerability to read and write system properties. This allows them to potentially modify sensitive configuration or data. The advisory does not specify the exact method of triggering this property access, but it is a direct consequence of the incomplete access check [ref_id=1].
What the fix does
The vulnerability is fixed in IcedTea6 versions 1.7.4 and later. The fix involves implementing a more thorough check for property access, ensuring that unsigned applications cannot arbitrarily read or write system properties. This corrects the flaw that allowed unauthorized access to files and system settings [ref_id=1].
Preconditions
- inputThe application must be unsigned.
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References
3- blog.fuseyism.com/index.php/2010/07/28/icedtea6-174-released/mitrex_refsource_CONFIRM
- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgimitrex_refsource_MISC
- security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2010-2548mitrex_refsource_MISC
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