Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Sun Java Active Server Pages Server issue where certain ASP applications could let a remote attacker use directory traversal to read or delete files outside the intended path. Business risk depends on whether legacy Sun Java ASP Server before 4.0.3 is still deployed and reachable. Likely exposure is limited to legacy environments running Sun Java Active Server Pages Server before 4.0.3, especially internet-facing ASP applications. The source bundle does not identify specific affected applications, platforms, or CPEs. Prioritize as high only if this legacy product is present or externally reachable. If absent, record as not applicable. If present, the read/delete file impact warrants rapid remediation or isolation. Mitigation focus: Identify any Sun Java Active Server Pages Server deployments.; Upgrade affected deployments to version 4.0.3 or later.; Review the Sun vendor advisory for authoritative remediation details..
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- sun-jsasp-directory-traversal(42831)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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