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CVE-2012-5072

First published: Tue Oct 16 2012(Updated: )

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, and 6 Update 35 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to Security.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0<=1.7.0
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update1
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update2
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update3
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update4
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.7.0-update5
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=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
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0<=1.6.0
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update22
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update23
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update24
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update25
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update26
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update27
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update29
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update30
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update31
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update32
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update33
Oracle OpenJDK 1.8.0=1.6.0-update34
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
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update32
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update33
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update34
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_10
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_11
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_12
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_13
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_14
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_15
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_16
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_17
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_18
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_19
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_3
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_4
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_5
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_6
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update_7
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update1
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update1_b06
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0-update2
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0.200-update20
Java Development Kit (JDK)=1.6.0.210-update21
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_1
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_10
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_11
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_12
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_13
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_14
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_15
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_16
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_17
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_18
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_19
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_2
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_20
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_21
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_3
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_4
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_5
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_6
Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update_7

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2012-1515924.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2012-5072?

    CVE-2012-5072 is considered a high severity vulnerability that affects the confidentiality of systems using affected versions of Java.

  • How do I fix CVE-2012-5072?

    To fix CVE-2012-5072, you should update your Oracle Java SE to the latest version available that is not affected by this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5072?

    CVE-2012-5072 affects Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, and Java SE 6 Update 35 and earlier versions.

  • Can CVE-2012-5072 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2012-5072 can be exploited by remote attackers to compromise the confidentiality of the systems.

  • Is it necessary to take immediate action regarding CVE-2012-5072?

    Yes, it is necessary to take immediate action to mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2012-5072 by applying the recommended updates.

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