CVE-2011-3551: Critical severity java development kit (jdk) vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2011-3551?

CVE-2011-3551 has been assigned a high severity level due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-3551?

To address CVE-2011-3551, update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version or apply the appropriate patches provided by Oracle.

Q: What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-3551?

CVE-2011-3551 affects Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, as well as JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier.

Q: What is the impact of CVE-2011-3551 on my systems?

CVE-2011-3551 can potentially allow remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities, affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your systems.

Q: Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3551?

Disabling the Java runtime in your web browser can serve as a temporary workaround for CVE-2011-3551 until it is patched.

Published Oct 19, 2011

Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Affected Software

61 affected components

Sun JDK=1.7.0

Sun JRE=1.7.0

Oracle Jrockit<=r28.1.4

Oracle Jrockit=r28.0.0

Oracle Jrockit=r28.0.1

Oracle Jrockit=r28.0.2

Oracle Jrockit=r28.1.0

Oracle Jrockit=r28.1.1

Oracle Jrockit=r28.1.3

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

Event History

Oct 19, 2011

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3551?

CVE-2011-3551 has been assigned a high severity level due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3551?

To address CVE-2011-3551, update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version or apply the appropriate patches provided by Oracle.

What software versions are affected by CVE-2011-3551?

CVE-2011-3551 affects Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, as well as JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier.

What is the impact of CVE-2011-3551 on my systems?

CVE-2011-3551 can potentially allow remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities, affecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your systems.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2011-3551?