CWE
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Advisory Published
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CVE-2006-0615

First published: Thu Feb 09 2006(Updated: )

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 4 and earlier, SDK and JRE 1.4.x through 1.4.2_09 allow remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox security and obtain privileges via unspecified vectors involving the reflection APIs, aka the "second and third issues."

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_7
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_8
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.4.2_9
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_8
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-0615?

    CVE-2006-0615 has a critical severity due to the potential for remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-0615?

    To mitigate CVE-2006-0615, upgrade to a non-vulnerable version of the Sun Java JDK or JRE.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0615?

    CVE-2006-0615 affects Sun Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 4 and earlier, as well as SDK and JRE 1.4.x up to 1.4.2_09.

  • What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2006-0615?

    CVE-2006-0615 could allow attackers to leverage reflection APIs to gain elevated privileges.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-0615 if I cannot upgrade?

    There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2006-0615, making an upgrade the best option.

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