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  1. JDK
  2. JDK-4922570

No Protection for Administrator Installed JNLP Application using -system option

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    • windows_xp

      Bug Description:
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      The JNLP Application Installed in Windows using Administrator privilege can be removed by normal user who does not have Admin privilege.

      Build-Info:
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      java version "1.5.0-beta"
      Java(TM) 2 Runtime Environment, Standard Edition (build 1.5.0-beta-b19)
      Java HotSpot(TM) Client VM (build 1.5.0-beta-b19, mixed mode)

      Location:
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      /net/sqindia/export/disk09/jdk/1.5.0/beta/b19/bundles/windows-i586

      Steps to Reproduce:
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      1) Login as Administrator in Windows P.C. which is used for testing
      2) Install the JRE bundle from above mentioned location.
      3) Set class path to installed JRE.
      4) Enter the following in command prompt

      javaws -import -system http://web-east.east/javaws101/web/tests/tiger-unit/4812563/case1.jnlp

      5)Logoff from current user and login as normal user(without Admin privilege)

      6)Type followinf command on command prompt

      javaws -system -uninstall

      7)the JNLP Application will be removed from System.

      The Application installed by Administrator should not have permission to other user to uninstall.

      When other user trying to remove the Administrator installed JNLP Application it should ask for administrator UserName and Password.



      ###@###.### 2003-09-15

            herrick Andy Herrick (Inactive)
            schandarsunw Suresh Chandar (Inactive)
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