CVE-2012-1720
First published: Sat Jun 16 2012(Updated: )
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5 update 35 and earlier, and 1.4.2_37 and earlier, when running on Solaris, allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Networking.
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | <=1.7.0 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | <=1.7.0 | |
| Oracle JDK 6 | <=1.6.0 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (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 |
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Reference Links
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134496371727681&w=2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51080
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615246
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2012-392727.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2012-1515912.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53956
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16581
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-1720?
CVE-2012-1720 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1720?
To remediate CVE-2012-1720, you should upgrade to a later version of Oracle Java SE that is not impacted by this vulnerability.
What are the affected software versions of CVE-2012-1720?
CVE-2012-1720 affects Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, Java SE 6 update 32 and earlier, Java SE 5 update 35 and earlier, and Java SE 1.4.2_37 and earlier.
Who is impacted by CVE-2012-1720?
Local users running the specified versions of the Java Runtime Environment on Solaris systems may be impacted by CVE-2012-1720.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2012-1720?
CVE-2012-1720 could potentially be exploited to affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems running the vulnerable Java versions.
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