CVE-2007-4164
CVE-2007-4164 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Java System Web Server 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: 2% (83rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Sun Java System Web Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
CRLF injection vulnerability in the redirect feature in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 and 7.0 before 20070802, when the redirect Server Application Function (SAF) uses the url-prefix parameter and escape is disabled, or an Error directive uses the url-prefix parameter in obj.conf, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4164?
- CRLF injection vulnerability in the redirect feature in Sun Java System Web Server 6.1 and 7.0 before 20070802, when the redirect Server Application Function (SAF) uses the url-prefix parameter and escape is disabled, or an Error directive uses the url-prefix parameter in obj.conf, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary HTTP headers and conduct HTTP response splitting attacks.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4164?
- CVE-2007-4164 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4164 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4164?
- CVE-2007-4164 primarily affects Sun Java System Web Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4164?
- 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-2007-4164 published?
- CVE-2007-4164 was published on 2007-08-07 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/26326
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-26-103003-1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25190
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1018504
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/2766
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/35783
Affected products (9)
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp6:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:6.1:sp7:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:sun:java_system_web_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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