critical
9.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2012-4820

First published: Fri Jan 11 2013(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the JRE component in IBM Java 7 SR2 and earlier, Java 6.0.1 SR3 and earlier, Java 6 SR11 and earlier, Java 5 SR14 and earlier, and Java 142 SR13 FP13 and earlier; as used in IBM Rational Host On-Demand, Rational Change, Tivoli Monitoring, Smart Analytics System 5600, Tivoli Remote Control 5.1.2, WebSphere Real Time, Lotus Notes & Domino, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center, and Service Deliver Manager; and other products from other vendors such as Red Hat, when running under a security manager, allows remote attackers to gain privileges by modifying or removing the security manager via vectors related to "insecure use of the java.lang.reflect.Method invoke() method."

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM JDK>=1.4.2<=1.4.2.13.13
IBM JDK>=5.0.0.0<=5.0.14.0
IBM JDK>=6.0.0.0<=6.0.11.0
IBM JDK>=7.0.0.0<=7.0.2.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0.2.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0.2.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0.2.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.0.2.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.1.5
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.2
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.3
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.2.4
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.0
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus Domino=8.5.3.2
IBM Notes=8.0
IBM Notes=8.0.0
IBM Notes=8.0.1
IBM Notes=8.0.2
IBM Notes=8.0.2.0
IBM Notes=8.0.2.1
IBM Notes=8.0.2.2
IBM Notes=8.0.2.3
IBM Notes=8.0.2.4
IBM Notes=8.0.2.5
IBM Notes=8.0.2.6
IBM Notes=8.5
IBM Notes=8.5.0.0
IBM Notes=8.5.0.1
IBM Notes=8.5.1
IBM Notes=8.5.1.0
IBM Notes=8.5.1.1
IBM Notes=8.5.1.2
IBM Notes=8.5.1.3
IBM Notes=8.5.1.4
IBM Notes=8.5.1.5
IBM Notes=8.5.2.0
IBM Notes=8.5.2.1
IBM Notes=8.5.2.2
IBM Notes=8.5.2.3
IBM Notes=8.5.3
IBM Notes=8.5.3.1
IBM Notes=8.5.3.2
IBM Notes=8.5.4
IBM Sametime=8.0.80407
IBM Sametime=8.0.80822
IBM Sametime=8.5.1.20100709-1631
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.0
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.0.1.2
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.0.1.3
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.0.0
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.0.1
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.0.2
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.1.1
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.1.2
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.1.3
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.2.1
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.3
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.3.1
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.3.2
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.3.3
IBM Lotus Notes Intellisync=8.5.3.3-interim_fix_1
IBM Rational Change=4.7
IBM Rational Change=5.1
IBM Rational Change=5.2
IBM Rational Change=5.3
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=1.6.0.12
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=8.0.8.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=9.0.8.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=10.0.9.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=10.0.10.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=11.0.3.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=11.0.4.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=11.0.5.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=11.0.5.1
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=11.0.6.0
IBM Rational Host On-Demand=11.0.6.1
IBM Service Delivery Manager=7.2.1.0
IBM Service Delivery Manager=7.2.2.0
IBM Smart Analytics System 5600
IBM Smart Analytics System 5600=9.7
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.1.0
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.1.0.7
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.0
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.0.1
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.0.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.0.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.1
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.1.0
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.1.1
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.1.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.1.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.1.4
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.0
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.1
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.2
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.4
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.5
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.6
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.7
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.8
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.2.9
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.3
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.3.0
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.3.1
IBM Tivoli Monitoring=6.2.3.2
IBM Tivoli Remote Control=5.1.2
IBM WebSphere Real Time=2.0
IBM WebSphere Real Time=3.0
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
IBM Tivoli Storage Productivity Center
IBM Smart Analytics System 5600 Software=7200

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-4820?

    CVE-2012-4820 is classified as a vulnerability that could potentially allow for unauthorized access or complete compromise of affected systems.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-4820?

    To mitigate CVE-2012-4820, you should update to the latest version of the IBM Java Development Kit or apply relevant patches provided by IBM.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-4820?

    CVE-2012-4820 affects IBM Java 7 SR2 and earlier, Java 6.0.1 SR3 and earlier, Java 6 SR11 and earlier, Java 5 SR14 and earlier, and Java 142 SR13 FP13 and earlier.

  • What impact does CVE-2012-4820 have on my system?

    CVE-2012-4820 may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, leading to unauthorized actions on vulnerable systems.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2012-4820?

    While applying patches is the best solution, temporarily restricting access to vulnerable applications can serve as a workaround for CVE-2012-4820.

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