CVE-2007-3655

CVE-2007-3655 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 12% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and 6.0 Update 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long codebase attribute in a JNLP file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-3655?
Stack-based buffer overflow in javaws.exe in Sun Java Web Start in JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, and 6.0 Update 1 and earlier, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long codebase attribute in a JNLP file.
How severe is CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2007-3655 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 12% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2007-3655?
CVE-2007-3655 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3655?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2007-3655 published?
CVE-2007-3655 was published on 2007-07-10 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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