Oracle Java "JFileChooser" Security Policy Bypass Vulnerability
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Affected Systems:
Ubuntu Linux 9.10-10.04
Description:
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Bugtraq id: 46223
The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) provides a reliable runtime environment for JAVA applications.
Oracle Java "JFileChooser" has a Security Policy Bypass Vulnerability. Remote attackers can exploit this vulnerability to overwrite or modify arbitrary files on affected computers.
<* Source: Sami Koivu
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Suggestion:
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Vendor patch:
Ubuntu
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Currently, the vendor does not provide patches or upgrade programs. We recommend that users who use the software follow the vendor's homepage to obtain the latest version:
Http://www.ubuntulinux.org/