CVE-2006-6736: Medium severity sun jdk vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 6 and earlier, Java System Development Kit (SDK) and JRE 1.4.212 and earlier 1.4.x versions, and SDK and JRE 1.3.118 and earlier allows attackers to use untrusted applets to "access data in other applets," aka "The second issue."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-6736?
CVE-2006-6736 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6736?
To mitigate CVE-2006-6736, users should upgrade to the latest version of the Java Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) that is not affected.
What systems are affected by CVE-2006-6736?
CVE-2006-6736 affects Sun JDK versions 5.0 Update 6 and earlier, as well as Java System Development Kit (SDK) versions 1.4.2_12 and earlier.
What type of attacks can exploit CVE-2006-6736?
CVE-2006-6736 can be exploited by attackers through untrusted applets that access sensitive data on the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2006-6736?
A workaround for CVE-2006-6736 includes disabling Java applets in the browser settings until the software can be upgraded.