CVE-2012-1721: Critical severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jun 16, 2012
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Updated

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, and 6 update 32 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Deployment, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1722.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Oracle JDK<=1.7.0
ORACLE JRE<=1.7.0
Oracle JDK<=1.6.0
ORACLE JRE<=1.6.0

Event History

Jun 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1721?

CVE-2012-1721 is classified with a high severity level, potentially impacting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2012-1721?

To mitigate CVE-2012-1721, it's recommended to update to Oracle Java SE version 7 update 5 or later, or 6 update 33 or later.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2012-1721?

CVE-2012-1721 affects Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, as well as Oracle Java SE 6 update 32 and earlier.

4

Can CVE-2012-1721 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-1721 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through unspecified vectors.

5

What component of Oracle Java SE does CVE-2012-1721 affect?

CVE-2012-1721 affects the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component within Oracle Java SE.

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