CVE-2012-5070: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Published Oct 16, 2012
·Updated
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, related to JMX.
Affected Software
16 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 JDK=1.7.0-update4
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update5
Oracle JDK=1.7.0-update6
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 JRE=1.7.0-update4
ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update5
ORACLE JRE=1.7.0-update6
Remediation
Event History
Oct 16, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:29 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5070?
CVE-2012-5070 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on confidentiality.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5070?
To fix CVE-2012-5070, update to a version of Oracle Java SE later than 7 Update 7.
3
Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2012-5070?
CVE-2012-5070 affects Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier versions.
4
Can CVE-2012-5070 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5070 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability.
5
What component of Java is affected by CVE-2012-5070?
CVE-2012-5070 affects the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component.