CVE-2012-1725: Critical severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2012-1725?

CVE-2012-1725 has a high severity rating as it affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2012-1725?

To fix CVE-2012-1725, you should update to the latest version of the Oracle Java SE as this vulnerability is patched in later updates.

Q: What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1725?

CVE-2012-1725 affects Oracle Java SE versions 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, and 5 update 35 and earlier.

Q: Can CVE-2012-1725 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2012-1725 can be exploited remotely through unknown vectors related to the Java Hotspot component.

Q: Is CVE-2012-1725 a zero-day vulnerability?

CVE-2012-1725 was classified as a vulnerability that could be exploited, but it is no longer a zero-day since patches have been released.

Published 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, and 5 update 35 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.

Affected Software

139 affected components

Oracle JDK<=1.7.0

Oracle JDK=1.7.0

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update1

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update2

Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update3

ORACLE JRE<=1.7.0

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update1

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update2

ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update3

Oracle JDK<=1.6.0

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=1.6.0-update27

Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update29

Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update30

Oracle JDK=1.6.0-update31

ORACLE JRE<=1.6.0

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-update27

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update29

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update30

ORACLE JRE=1.6.0-update31

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_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-update1_b06

Sun JDK=1.6.0-update2

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_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

Sun JDK<=1.5.0

Sun JDK=1.5.0

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update1

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update10

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update11

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update11_b03

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update12

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update13

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update14

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update15

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update16

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update17

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update18

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update19

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update2

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update20

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update21

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update22

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update23

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update24

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update25

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update26

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update27

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update28

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update29

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update3

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update31

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update33

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update4

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update5

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update6

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update7

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update7_b03

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update8

Sun JDK=1.5.0-update9

Sun JRE<=1.5.0

Sun JRE=1.5.0

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update1

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update10

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update11

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update12

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update13

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update14

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update15

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update16

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update17

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update18

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update19

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update2

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update20

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update21

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update22

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update23

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update24

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update25

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update26

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update27

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update28

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update29

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update3

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update31

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update33

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update4

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update5

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update6

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update7

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update8

Sun JRE=1.5.0-update9

Event History

Jun 16, 2012

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-1725?

CVE-2012-1725 has a high severity rating as it affects the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems.

How do I fix CVE-2012-1725?

To fix CVE-2012-1725, you should update to the latest version of the Oracle Java SE as this vulnerability is patched in later updates.

What systems are affected by CVE-2012-1725?