Vulnerable Systems:
* Sun Microsystems Java Runtime Environment (JRE)
User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page.
The specific flaw exists in the processing of JPEG image dimensions. When specifying large values to the dimensions of a subsample an integer overflow occurs leading to memory corruption. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability can lead to a compromise under the credentials of the currently logged in user.
Patch Availability:
Sun Microsystems has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/critical-patch-updates/javacpumar2010.html