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ID:2330 - Exploit for Improper Input Validation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2012-1723
ID:2330 - Exploit for Improper Input Validation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2012-1723
Published: April 7, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU4173
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2012-1723
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Oracle Java SE
Oracle Java SE
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The 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.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alerts-086861.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alerts-086861.html