Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2011-3544 |
CWE-ID | CWE-388 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
Vulnerable software |
Oracle Java SE Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers JavaFX Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
Vendor | Oracle |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU3037
Risk: Critical
CVSSv4.0: [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]
CVE-ID: CVE-2011-3544
CWE-ID:
CWE-388 - Error Handling
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper handling of Rhino Javascript errors. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user via untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Update the latest version from vendor's website:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/java/javase/downloads/index.html
Oracle Java SE: 5 Update 31 - 7
JavaFX: 2.0
CPE2.3http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2011-443431.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.