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4.3
CWE
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CVE-2006-6737

First published: Tue Dec 26 2006(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 5 and earlier, Java System Development Kit (SDK) and JRE 1.4.2_10 and earlier 1.4.x versions, and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_18 and earlier allows attackers to use untrusted applets to "access data in other applets," aka "The first issue."

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
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.5.0-update5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_03
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_04
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_05
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_06
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_07
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_08
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_09
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.3.1_18
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)=1.4.2_10
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-update3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.5.0-update5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_01
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_01a
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_02
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_03
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_04
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_05
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_06
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_07
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_08
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_09
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_15
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_16
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_17
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.3.1_18
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
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.4.2_10
=1.5.0
=1.5.0-update1
=1.5.0-update2
=1.5.0-update3
=1.5.0-update4
=1.5.0-update5
=1.3.1
=1.3.1_2
=1.3.1_03
=1.3.1_04
=1.3.1_05
=1.3.1_06
=1.3.1_07
=1.3.1_08
=1.3.1_09
=1.3.1_10
=1.3.1_11
=1.3.1_12
=1.3.1_13
=1.3.1_14
=1.3.1_15
=1.3.1_16
=1.3.1_17
=1.3.1_18
=1.4.2
=1.4.2_1
=1.4.2_2
=1.4.2_3
=1.4.2_4
=1.4.2_5
=1.4.2_6
=1.4.2_7
=1.4.2_8
=1.4.2_9
=1.4.2_10
=1.5.0
=1.5.0-update1
=1.5.0-update2
=1.5.0-update3
=1.5.0-update4
=1.5.0-update5
=1.3.1
=1.3.1_01
=1.3.1_01a
=1.3.1_02
=1.3.1_03
=1.3.1_04
=1.3.1_05
=1.3.1_06
=1.3.1_07
=1.3.1_08
=1.3.1_09
=1.3.1_10
=1.3.1_11
=1.3.1_12
=1.3.1_13
=1.3.1_14
=1.3.1_15
=1.3.1_16
=1.3.1_17
=1.3.1_18
=1.4.2
=1.4.2_1
=1.4.2_2
=1.4.2_3
=1.4.2_4
=1.4.2_5
=1.4.2_6
=1.4.2_7
=1.4.2_8
=1.4.2_9
=1.4.2_10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2006-6737?

    CVE-2006-6737 is classified as a high severity vulnerability that allows attackers to access sensitive data through untrusted applets.

  • How do I fix CVE-2006-6737?

    To fix CVE-2006-6737, upgrade to the latest version of the Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) or Java Runtime Environment (JRE) that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2006-6737?

    CVE-2006-6737 affects Sun JDK and JRE versions 5.0 Update 5 and earlier, and JRE versions 1.4.2_10 and earlier 1.4.x versions, as well as SDK and JRE versions 1.3.1_18 and earlier.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2006-6737 allow?

    CVE-2006-6737 allows attackers to exploit untrusted applets to gain unauthorized access to data.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2006-6737?

    Yes, there is a patch available through updates of the affected Java versions, so it's essential to keep your Java installation up to date.

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