CVE-2007-3922: Medium severity Java Development Kit (JDK) vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) Applet Class Loader in Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, 6 through 6 Update 1, and SDK and JRE 1.4.214 and earlier, allows remote attackers to violate the security model for an applet's outbound connections by connecting to certain localhost services running on the machine that loaded the applet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-3922?
CVE-2007-3922 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.
How does CVE-2007-3922 affect the Java Runtime Environment?
CVE-2007-3922 allows remote attackers to bypass the security model for outbound connections of an applet.
Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2007-3922?
CVE-2007-3922 affects Sun JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 11 and earlier, 6 through 6 Update 1, and SDK and JRE 1.4.2_14 and earlier.
How do I fix CVE-2007-3922?
To remediate CVE-2007-3922, upgrade to a patched version of the Java Runtime Environment or Development Kit.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-3922?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2007-3922; applying updates is the primary recommendation.