CVE-2007-5689: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2007-5689: The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in SDK and JRE 1.3.x through 1.3.1_20...

The Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in SDK and JRE 1.3.x through 1.3.1_20 and 1.4.x through 1.4.2_15, and JDK and JRE 5.x through 5.0 Update 12 and 6.x through 6 Update 2, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs, or read or modify arbitrary files, via applets that grant privileges to themselves.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 15:39 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old but serious Java runtime flaw. A malicious Java applet could make itself trusted, then run programs or read and change files on the user's system. The main business risk is legacy Java still present on workstations, servers, or bundled inside older vendor products. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments running old Sun Java runtimes, browser applet support, or vendor products that bundled Java. The source bundle references Avaya, HP, BEA, VMware, and Gentoo advisories, but does not provide a complete affected-product inventory. Prioritize discovery and removal from legacy systems. The flaw has high impact, but the provided sources do not prove current exploitation. Risk is concentrated where obsolete Java remains reachable by users or embedded in unsupported products. Mitigation focus: Remove obsolete Java runtimes and browser applet support where possible.; Upgrade affected JRE/JDK versions according to vendor guidance.; Check vendor advisories for products that bundled vulnerable Java..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 01:47 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 29, 2007, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:9898CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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