CVE-2006-4302: Medium severity sun java web start vulnerability

Published Aug 23, 2006
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Updated

The Java Plug-in J2SE 1.3.002 through 5.0 Update 5, and Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 and J2SE 1.4.2 through 5.0 Update 5, allows remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities by specifying a JRE version that contain vulnerabilities.

Affected Software

10 affected components
Sun Java Web Start=1.0
Sun J2se=5.0_update5
Sun Java Web Start=1.2
Sun J2se=5.0
Sun Java Web Start=1.0.1_02
Sun J2se=1.3.0_02
Sun Java Web Start=1.0.1
Sun J2se=5.0_update1
Sun J2se=1.4.2
Sun Java Web Start=1.0.1_01

Event History

Aug 23, 2006
CVE Published
01:04 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-4302?

CVE-2006-4302 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-4302?

The recommended fix for CVE-2006-4302 is to upgrade to a version of Java that is not affected by this vulnerability.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2006-4302?

CVE-2006-4302 affects various versions of Java Plug-in J2SE from 1.3.0_02 through 5.0 Update 5 and Java Web Start from 1.0 through 1.2.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2006-4302?

Exploitation of CVE-2006-4302 can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

5

How can I determine if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2006-4302?

You can determine if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2006-4302 by checking the version of Java installed against the affected versions listed in the CVE description.

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