CVE-2011-3544: Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 19, 2011
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Updated

An access control vulnerability exists in the Applet Rhino Script Engine component of Oracle's Java Runtime Environment allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Other sources

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7 and 6 Update 27 and earlier allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Scripting.

Affected Software

153 affected components
Sun JDK=1.7.0
Sun JRE=1.7.0
Sun JDK<=1.6.0
Sun JDK=1.6.0
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_10
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_11
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_12
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_13
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_14
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_15
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_16
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_17
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_18
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_19
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_20
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_21
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_22
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_23
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_24
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_25
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_26
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_3
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_4
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_5
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_6
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update_7
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update1
Sun JDK=1.6.0-update2
Sun JRE<=1.6.0
Sun JRE=1.6.0
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_1
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_10
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_11
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_12
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_13
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_14
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_15
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_16
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_17
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_18
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_19
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_2
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_20
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_21
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_22
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_23
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_24
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_25
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_26
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_3
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_4
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_5
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_6
Sun JRE=1.6.0-update_7
Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE
Oracle JDK<1.6.0
Oracle JDK=1.6.0
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update1
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update10
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update11
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update12
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update13
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update14
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update15
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update16
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update17
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update18
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update19
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update2
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update20
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update21
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update22
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update23
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update24
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update25
Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update26
Oracle JDK=1.7.0
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update1
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update10
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update11
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update13
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update15
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update17
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update2
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update21
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update25
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update3
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update4
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update5
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update6
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update7
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update7_b32
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update9
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update9_b31
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update9_b32
Oracle JRE<1.6.0
Oracle JRE=1.6.0
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update1
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update11
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update12
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update13
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update14
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update15
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update16
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update17
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update18
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update19
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update2
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update20
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update21
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update22
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update23
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update24
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update25
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update26
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update3
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update4
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update5
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update6
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update7
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update8
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update9
Oracle JRE=1.7.0
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update1
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update10
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update10_b31
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update11
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update13
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update15
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update17
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update17_b31
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update17_b32
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update2
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update21
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update21_b31
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update25
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update25_b33
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update25_b34
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update25_b35
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update3
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update4
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update5
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update6
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update7
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update7_b32
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update9
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.10
redhat Satellite With Embedded Oracle=5.4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Java=10-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=10-sp4

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2011-443431.html

Event History

Oct 19, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:55 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 3, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Mar 1, 58274
Event
via NVD·05:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3544?

CVE-2011-3544 is rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3544?

To fix CVE-2011-3544, update to the latest version of Oracle's Java Runtime Environment.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3544?

CVE-2011-3544 affects Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE versions 6 and 7, specifically certain update versions.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2011-3544?

The primary impact of CVE-2011-3544 is the remote execution of arbitrary code, which can compromise system integrity.

5

Is CVE-2011-3544 a common vulnerability?

CVE-2011-3544 is considered a common vulnerability due to the widespread use of affected Java versions.

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