79228 : Oracle Java SE Java Runtime Environment zip_util.c countCENHeaders() Function Off-by-one Remote DoS
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Timeline

Disclosure Date
2012-02-15

Description

Oracle Java SE contains an off-by-one flaw related to the countCENHeaders() function in zip_util.c within the Java Runtime Environment component that may allow a context-dependent attacker to cause a denial of service via an endless recursion with a crafted ZIP file.

Classification

Location: Local / Remote, Context Dependent
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
Solution: Patch / RCS
Exploit: Exploit Private
Disclosure: Vendor Verified, Coordinated Disclosure

Solution

Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Oracle has released a patch to address this vulnerability. Check the vendor advisory in the references section.

Products

IBM Corporation	Tivoli System Automation Application Manager	3.1
		3.2
		3.2.1
		3.2.2
		3.2.2.1 (not affected)

References

Credit

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CVSSv2 Score

CVSSv2 Base Score = 5.0
Source: nvd.nist.gov | Generated: 2012-02-16 | Disagree?

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