Published:2009/05/13  Last Updated:2009/05/13

JVN#73653977
Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and Sun Java System Application Server vulnerable to cross-site scripting

Overview

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and Sun Java System Application Server from Sun Microsystems contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Products Affected

  • Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server v2.1 patch 1 and earlier
  • Sun Java System Application Server 9.1U2 and earlier
Please note that Sun Java System Application Server 8.x and 9.0 are not affected by this vulnerability. For more information, refer to the vendor's website.

Description

Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and Sun Java System Application Server are application servers from Sun Microsystems. Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and Sun Java System Application Server contain a cross-site scripting vulnerability.

Impact

An arbitrary script may be executed on the user's web browser.

Solution

Update the software
Update to the latest version according to information provided by the vendor.

Vendor Status

Vendor Link
Sun Microsystems #258528: Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities in Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server and Sun Java System Application Server May Allow Execution of JavaScript Code

References

JPCERT/CC Addendum

According to the vendor, Sun Java System Application Server is currently distributed as the open sourced Sun GlassFish Enterprise Server. Users of the Sun Java System Application Server can obtain support only if they have a support contract. For more information, refer to the vendor's website.

Vulnerability Analysis by JPCERT/CC

Analyzed on 2009.05.13

Measures Conditions Severity
Access Required Routed - can be attacked over the Internet using packets
  • High
Authentication None - anonymous or no authentication (IP addresses do not count)
  • High
User Interaction Required Simple - the user must be convinced to take a standard action that does not feel harmful to most users, such as click on a link or view a file
  • Medium
Exploit Complexity Low - little to no expertise and/or luck required to exploit (cross-site scripting)
  • High

Description of each analysis measures

Credit

Project VEX of UBsecure, Inc. reported this vulnerability to IPA.
JPCERT/CC coordinated with the vendor under Information Security Early Warning Partnership.

Other Information

JPCERT Alert
JPCERT Reports
CERT Advisory
CPNI Advisory
TRnotes
CVE
JVN iPedia JVNDB-2009-000027

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