VUPEN Security Research - Oracle Java Font Processing "maxPointCount"
Heap Overflow Vulnerability

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I. BACKGROUND
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Java is a programming language and computing platform released by Sun
Microsystems (now Oracle). It is the underlying technology that powers
state-of-the-art programs including utilities, games, and business
applications.


II. DESCRIPTION
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VUPEN Vulnerability Research Team discovered a critical vulnerability
in Oracle Java.

The vulnerability is caused by a heap overflow error within the "t2k.dll"
component when processing a malformed "maxPointCount" field within a Font,
which could be exploited by remote attackers to compromise a vulnerable
system via a specially crafted web page.

CVSS Score: 10 (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)


III. AFFECTED PRODUCTS
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Oracle Java JRE 7u7 and prior
Oracle Java JDK 7u7 and prior


IV. Binary Analysis & Exploits/PoCs
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In-depth technical analysis of the vulnerability and a fully functional
remote code execution exploit or PoC are available through the VUPEN BAE
(Binary Analysis & Exploits) portal:

http://www.vupen.com/english/services/ba-index.php

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V. VUPEN Threat Protection Program
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Governments and major corporations which are members of the VUPEN Threat
Protection Program (TPP) have been proactively alerted about the
vulnerability
when it was discovered by VUPEN in advance of its public disclosure, and
have received a detailed attack detection guidance to protect national and
critical infrastructures against potential 0-day attacks exploiting this
vulnerability:

http://www.vupen.com/english/services/tpp-index.php


VI. SOLUTION
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Upgrade to Oracle Java 7u9 or later


VII. CREDIT
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This vulnerability was discovered by Florent Hochwelker of VUPEN Security


VIII. ABOUT VUPEN Security
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VUPEN is the leadering provider of advanced vulnerability research for
defensive and offensive cyber security. VUPEN solutions enable corporations
and governments to measure and manage risks, eliminate vulnerabilities
before they can be exploited, and protect critical infrastructures and
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IX. REFERENCES
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2012-1515924.html
http://www.vupen.com/english/research.php


X. DISCLOSURE TIMELINE
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2012-09-23 - Vulnerability Discovered by VUPEN
2012-10-16 - Public disclosure