Sun Web Server Open to Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sun Microsystems Inc., one of the most highly regarded vendors of server software, appears to have been caught with its pants down. According to security-research firm iDefense Labs, multiple flaws in Sun's Web-server software allow attackers to log on, gain root access, peruse and delete files, and execute malicious commands. Sun Microsystems has issued an update to its software, along with work-arounds for administrators who want to keep their original configurations. But if you're using Sun Java System Active Server Pages check Government Security News' article for more details.