Vulnerability identifier: #VU43400
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
JavaFX
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to perform service disruption.
Unspecified vulnerability in the JavaFX component in Oracle Java SE JavaFX 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect availability via unknown vectors. Per: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2012-1515924.html "Applies to client deployment of Java only. This vulnerability can be exploited only through untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets. (Untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted applets run in the Java sandbox with limited privileges.)"
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
JavaFX: 1.2 - 2.1
External links
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00016.html
http://osvdb.org/86370
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2012-1515924.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56078
http://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A15827
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?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.