critical
10
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2012-1713

First published: Wed Jun 06 2012(Updated: )

Multiple flaws were discovered in the native code implementing fontmanager layout lookup operations. A specially-crafted font file could cause Java Virtual Machine to crash or corrupt its memory, possibly allowing code execution with the virtual machine privileges.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
redhat/java<1.6.0-openjdk-1:1.6.0.0-1.27.1.10.8.el5_8
1.6.0-openjdk-1:1.6.0.0-1.27.1.10.8.el5_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-openjdk-1:1.6.0.0-1.48.1.11.3.el6_2
1.6.0-openjdk-1:1.6.0.0-1.48.1.11.3.el6_2
redhat/java<1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.5-2.2.1.el6_3
1.7.0-openjdk-1:1.7.0.5-2.2.1.el6_3
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el6_4
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el6_4
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-sap-0:1.4.2.13.13.sap-1jpp.2.el5
1.4.2-ibm-sap-0:1.4.2.13.13.sap-1jpp.2.el5
redhat/java<1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.33-1jpp.1.el5_8
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.33-1jpp.1.el5_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.11.0-1jpp.1.el5_8
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.11.0-1jpp.1.el5_8
redhat/java<1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.13-1jpp.1.el5_8
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.13-1jpp.1.el5_8
redhat/java<1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el5_8
1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el5_8
redhat/java<1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.33-1jpp.1.el6_2
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.33-1jpp.1.el6_2
redhat/java<1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.5-1jpp.1.el6
1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.5-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.11.0-1jpp.1.el6_3
1.6.0-ibm-1:1.6.0.11.0-1jpp.1.el6_3
redhat/java<1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el6_3
1.5.0-ibm-1:1.5.0.14.0-1jpp.1.el6_3
redhat/java<1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
1.7.0-ibm-1:1.7.0.2.0-1jpp.3.el6_3
Oracle JDK 6<=1.7.0
Oracle JRE<=1.7.0
Oracle JDK 6<=1.6.0
Oracle JRE<=1.6.0
Sun JDK<=1.5.0
Sun JRE<=1.5.0
Sun JDK<=1.4.2_37
Sun JRE<=1.4.2_37
Oracle Javafx<=2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-1713?

    CVE-2012-1713 is classified as a critical vulnerability with a severity score of 10.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-1713?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-1713, update to the latest versions of the affected Java Runtime Environment as specified in the remediation details.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2012-1713?

    CVE-2012-1713 affects Oracle Java SE versions 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, and several other older Java and JavaFX releases.

  • Can CVE-2012-1713 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-1713 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2012-1713?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2012-1713 include unauthorized access, data breaches, and disruption of services.

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