CVE-2007-1681
CVE-2007-1681 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java Web Console with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Java Web Console
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in libwebconsole_services.so in Sun Java Web Console 2.2.2 through 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), obtain sensitive information, and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors during a failed login attempt, related to syslog.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-1681?
- Format string vulnerability in libwebconsole_services.so in Sun Java Web Console 2.2.2 through 2.2.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash), obtain sensitive information, and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors during a failed login attempt, related to syslog.
- How severe is CVE-2007-1681?
- CVE-2007-1681 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-1681 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-1681?
- CVE-2007-1681 primarily affects Sun Java Web Console. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-1681?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2007-1681 published?
- CVE-2007-1681 was published on 2007-04-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://osvdb.org/34902
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24927
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-102854-1
- http://www.nruns.com/security_advisory_sun_java_format_string.php
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/466048/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/23539
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017930
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1443
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33731
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A1252
Affected products (6)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:2.2.2:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:2.2.3:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:2.2.4:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_web_console:2.2.5:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10.0:*:x86:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:sun:solaris:10.0:hw2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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