Robocode AWT Event Queue Security Bypass Vulnerability

BID:29016

Info

Robocode AWT Event Queue Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 29016
Class: Unknown
CVE: CVE-2008-2078
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 02 2008 12:00AM
Updated: May 07 2015 05:29PM
Credit: The vendor disclosed this issue.
Vulnerable: Robocode Robocode 1.5.4
Robocode Robocode 1.5.1
Robocode Robocode 1.4.9
Robocode Robocode 1.4.8
Not Vulnerable: Robocode Robocode 1.6

Discussion

Robocode AWT Event Queue Security Bypass Vulnerability

Robocode is prone to a security-bypass vulnerability that allows robots to access the internals of the Robocode game.

Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions; other attacks may also be possible.

Versions prior to Robocode 1.6.0 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Robocode AWT Event Queue Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Robocode AWT Event Queue Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
The vendor has released Robocode 1.6.0 to address this issue. Please see the references for more information.


Robocode Robocode 1.4.8

Robocode Robocode 1.4.9

Robocode Robocode 1.5.1

Robocode Robocode 1.5.4

References

Robocode AWT Event Queue Security Bypass Vulnerability

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