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published date: March 14, 2005

CVE-2005-0471 : Sun Java JRE 1.1.x...

Description

Sun Java JRE 1.1.x through 1.4.x writes temporary files with long filenames that become predictable on a file system that uses 8.3 style short names, which allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files to known locations and facilitates the exploitation of vulnerabilities in applications that rely on unpredictable file names.

Product(s):

  • Sun JDK 1.1.0
  • Sun JDK 1.2.0
  • Sun JDK 1.3.0
  • Sun JDK 1.4.0
  • Sun JDK 1.5.0

Question to Ask Vendors:

  1. Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2005-0471, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
  2. What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2005-0471 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?

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