CVE-2006-0616: Medium severity Java Development Kit (JDK) vulnerability
Published Feb 9, 2006
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 4 and earlier allows remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox security and obtain privileges via unspecified vectors involving the reflection APIs, aka the "fourth issue."
Affected Software
2 affected components
Java Development Kit (JDK)<=1.5.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)<=1.5.0
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 9, 2006
CVE Published
02:02 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2006-0616?
CVE-2006-0616 has a high severity due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox security.
2
How do I fix CVE-2006-0616?
To mitigate CVE-2006-0616, update Sun Java JDK and JRE to a version later than 5.0 Update 4.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-0616?
CVE-2006-0616 affects Sun Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 4 and earlier versions.
4
What types of applications may be vulnerable to CVE-2006-0616?
Applications that rely on the affected versions of Sun Java JDK and JRE may be vulnerable to CVE-2006-0616.
5
Can CVE-2006-0616 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-0616 can be exploited remotely by attackers to gain elevated privileges.