Risk | Critical |
Patch available | YES |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2012-1723 |
CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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Oracle Java SE Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers |
Vendor | Oracle |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one critical risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU4173
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-2012-1723
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: Yes
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error in the HotSpot bytecode verifier. By using untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets in a client deployment, a remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in arbitrary code execution on the vulnerable system.
Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.
Install update from vendor's website:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alerts-086861.html
Oracle Java SE: 5 Update 35 - 7u4
External linkshttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2012-1515912.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.