Remote code execution in Oracle Java SE

1) Arbitrary code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU4234

Risk: Critical

CVSSv3.1: 9.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2012-0507

CWE-ID: CWE-399 - Resource Management Errors

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to an error in the AtomicReferenceArray class implementation. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted Web site, trick the victim into visiting it, bypass Java sandbox restrictions and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user or cause Java Virtual Machine to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujan2012-366304.html

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 5 Update 33 - 7u2

External links

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpufeb2012-366318.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.