CVE-2012-5088: Critical severity oracle jre 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, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.
Affected Software
16 affected components
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 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
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-2012-5088?
CVE-2012-5088 is considered a critical vulnerability that can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-5088?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5088, it is recommended to update the Oracle Java Runtime Environment to the latest version.
3
Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5088?
CVE-2012-5088 affects Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier versions.
4
Can CVE-2012-5088 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-5088 can be exploited by remote attackers through unspecified vectors.
5
What components of Java are impacted by CVE-2012-5088?
CVE-2012-5088 specifically affects the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component.