CVE-2010-0361
CriticalPublic exploitStack-based buffer overflow in the WebDAV implementation in webservd in Sun Java System Web Server (aka SJWS) 7.0 Update 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long URI in an HTTP OPTIONS request.
Published Jan 20, 2010 · Updated Apr 22, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-0361 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Java System Web Server (Sun).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
80%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebDAV implementation in webservd in Sun Java System Web Server (aka SJWS) 7.0 Update 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long URI in an HTTP OPTIONS request.
Affected Products
1 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Java System Web ServerSun | 7.0-update_7 | n/a |
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jan 20, 2010
Last updated
Apr 22, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-119 Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
References
FAQ
Common Questions.
Stack-based buffer overflow in the WebDAV implementation in webservd in Sun Java System Web Server (aka SJWS) 7.0 Update 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) and possibly have unspecified other impact via a long URI in an HTTP OPTIONS request.
Affected: Java System Web Server (Sun) versions 7.0-update_7. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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