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CVE-2008-0240

Published Jan 11, 2008 sun CWE-79

Overview

CVE-2008-0240 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on January 11, 2008.

Technical Description

/idm/help/index.jsp in Sun Java System Identity Manager 6.0 SP1 through SP3, 7.0, and 7.1 allows remote attackers to inject frames from arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via the helpUrl parameter, aka "frame injection."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_identity_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status

References

Ref secunia.com/advisories/28356 Ref securityreason.com/securityalert/3535 Ref sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103180-1 Ref sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-200558-1 Ref www.procheckup.com/Vulnerability_PR07-10.php Ref www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/486076/100/0/threaded Ref www.securityfocus.com/bid/27214 Ref www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0089 Ref exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/39586 Ref secunia.com/advisories/28356

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0240?

CVE-2008-0240 is a known-severity vulnerability affecting sun java_system_identity_manager. It was published on January 11, 2008.

How severe is CVE-2008-0240?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-0240?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from sun. Update java_system_identity_manager to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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