CVE-2007-5019: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5019: Buffer overflow in the Sun Java Web Start ActiveX control in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0_X allows...

Buffer overflow in the Sun Java Web Start ActiveX control in Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.6.0_X allows remote attackers to have an unknown impact via a long argument to the dnsResolve (isInstalled.dnsResolve) method.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:17 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Java client-side vulnerability in the Sun Java Web Start ActiveX control. A specially long input to a dnsResolve method can trigger a buffer overflow. The public record does not define the impact, severity, or official fix, so urgency depends on whether legacy JRE 1.6.0_X is still present. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Windows browser environments where Sun JRE 1.6.0_X and the Java Web Start ActiveX control remain installed. The bundle does not provide CPEs or a complete affected-version matrix. Prioritize discovery first. This CVE is old and lacks severity detail, but legacy Java browser components are high-risk when exposed to untrusted content. Remediate any remaining instances as technical debt with security exposure. Mitigation focus: Inventory endpoints for Sun JRE 1.6.0_X and Java Web Start ActiveX components.; Remove unsupported JRE 1.6 installations where no business dependency exists.; Disable Java Web Start or ActiveX browser use where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 03:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 20, 2007, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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4432CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
sun-java-isinstalleddnsresolve-bo(36682)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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