Java Secure Socket Extension Certificate Validation Vulnerability

BID:10387

Info

Java Secure Socket Extension Certificate Validation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 10387
Class: Access Validation Error
CVE:
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 19 2004 12:00AM
Updated: May 19 2004 12:00AM
Credit: This issue was announced by the vendor.
Vulnerable: Sun JSSE 1.0.3 _02
Sun JSSE 1.0.3 _01
Sun JSSE 1.0.3
Not Vulnerable: Sun JSSE 1.0.3 _03

Discussion

Java Secure Socket Extension Certificate Validation Vulnerability

Java Secure Socket Extension (JSSE) is prone to a security vulnerability. JSSE may incorrectly validate certificates provided by a website. This would permit an untrusted Web site to appear as trusted with regards to SSL.

It should be noted that the JSSE included in the Java JRE/SDK 1.4.x is not affected by this issue.

Exploit / POC

Java Secure Socket Extension Certificate Validation Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

Java Secure Socket Extension Certificate Validation Vulnerability

Solution:
Sun has released JSSE 1.0.3_03 to address this issue. Users are advised to upgrade.


Sun JSSE 1.0.3

Sun JSSE 1.0.3 _01

Sun JSSE 1.0.3 _02

References

Java Secure Socket Extension Certificate Validation Vulnerability

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