CVE-2012-4305: Critical severity Oracle JavaFX vulnerability
Unspecified vulnerability in the JavaFX component in Oracle Java SE JavaFX 2.2.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors, a different vulnerability than other CVEs listed in the February 2013 CPU. NOTE: the previous information is from the February 2013 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a third party that the issue allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via vectors related to an "invalid type cast" and exposed native methods in the T2KGlyph class.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4305?
CVE-2012-4305 has been classified as a vulnerability that could impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4305?
To mitigate CVE-2012-4305, users should upgrade to a later, patched version of Oracle JavaFX beyond 2.2.4.
Which versions of Oracle JavaFX are affected by CVE-2012-4305?
CVE-2012-4305 affects Oracle JavaFX versions 2.0 through 2.2.4.
Can CVE-2012-4305 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4305 can be exploited by remote attackers through unknown vectors.
Is there a known workaround for CVE-2012-4305?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2012-4305, updating to a fixed version is recommended.