UNKNOWN CVSS 2.6
Published: 2007-10-11

CVE-2007-5375

sun java_virtual_machine Security Advisory (CVE-2007-5375)
↗ Official NIST NVD Record
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CyberVault Technical Summary

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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2007-5375 impacting sun java_virtual_machine. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 2.6 (UNKNOWN).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Interpretation conflict in the Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct a multi-pin DNS rebinding attack and execute arbitrary JavaScript in an intranet context, when an intranet web server has an HTML document that references a "mayscript=true" Java applet through a local relative URI, which may be associated with different IP addresses by the browser and the JVM.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product sun / java_virtual_machine
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-16

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2007-5375 impacting sun java_virtual_machine.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2007-5375.yaml
id: cve-2007-5375

info:
  name: sun java_virtual_machine - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: unknown
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2007-5375 affecting sun java_virtual_machine.
    Evaluation: Interpretation conflict in the Sun Java Virtual Machine (JVM) allows user-assisted remote attackers to conduct a multi-pin DNS rebinding attack and ex...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2007-5375
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
    cvss-score: 2.6
    cve-id: CVE-2007-5375
    cwe-id: CWE-16
  tags: cve,cve-2007-5375,sun,java_virtual_machine,unknown

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "java_virtual_machine"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2007-5375.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2007-5375
# Target: sun java_virtual_machine | CVSS: 2.6 (UNKNOWN)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2007-5375 (sun java_virtual_machine)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against sun java_virtual_machine scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2007-5375.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2007-5375
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install java_virtual_machine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade java_virtual_machine 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update java_virtual_machine

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i java_virtual_machine 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i java_virtual_machine

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2007-5375 in sun java_virtual_machine?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update sun java_virtual_machine packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2007-5375?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2007-5375?

CVE-2007-5375 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 2.6 (UNKNOWN). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
2.6
UNKNOWN SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2007-5375
Weakness CWE-16
Vendor sun
Product java_virtual_machine
Published 2007-10-11
Vector AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N