CVE-2007-5689: Software Security Vulnerability Vulnerability

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Advisory Identifier: GHSA-83vr-hv42-q4v5
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2007-5689 is a HIGH security vulnerability vulnerability (General Security Weakness) affecting Software libraries in the Maven ecosystem. Remediation is available in the latest vendor maintenance releases.

CVE-2007-5689 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2007-5689
GHSA Identifier GHSA-83vr-hv42-q4v5
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification General Security Weakness
Affected Product Software
Package Ecosystem Maven
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2007-5689

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Software dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

mvn dependency:tree

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Java application is affected by CVE-2007-5689, inspect your build dependencies using the Maven Dependency Plugin:

mvn dependency:tree

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Software in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than the patched release), your application is affected.

Note: The mvn dependency:tree command inspects the resolved dependency graph declared in your project's POM files; it does not perform automated security scanning or inspect runtime dynamic classpaths. Always verify runtime container classpaths and shaded JARs.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under General Security Weakness. In Software, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.

Source Advisory Statement

The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in SDK and JRE 1.3.x through 1.3.1_20 and 1.4.x through 1.4.2_15, and JDK and JRE 5.x through 5.0 Update 12 and 6.x through 6 Update 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, or read or modify arbitrary files, via applets that grant privileges to themselves.

References

NVD — CVE-2007-5689 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2007-5689
Software Security Information SECURITY
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A9898
dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/272 WEB
http://dev2dev.bea.com/pub/advisory/272
h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/techsupp... WEB
http://h20000.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01234533
osvdb.org/40834 WEB
http://osvdb.org/40834
secunia.com/advisories/27320 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27320
secunia.com/advisories/27693 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/27693
secunia.com/advisories/29042 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29042
secunia.com/advisories/29858 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/29858
secunia.com/advisories/30676 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30676
secunia.com/advisories/30780 WEB
http://secunia.com/advisories/30780
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200804-28.xml
sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do WEB
http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103112-1
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-480.htm
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-20.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-11.xml
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26185
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018847
Software Security Information SECURITY
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2008-0010.html
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3589
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/3895
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/0609
www.vupen.com/english/advisories/... WEB
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/1856/references

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2007-5689?
CVE-2007-5689 is a security vulnerability in Software classified as a security vulnerability vulnerability under General Security Weakness.
Which Software versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to current release patches.
What version fixes CVE-2007-5689?
Upgrading to current release patches (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2007-5689?
CVE-2007-5689 is classified under General Security Weakness.
How can I check Maven dependencies for CVE-2007-5689?
Run the dependency tree command: 'mvn dependency:tree'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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