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CVE-2012-0551: Java and GlassFish could let attackers read or change data

CVE-2012-0551 · published 14 years ago

Summary

Versions of Oracle Java SE 7 up to update 4, Java SE 6 up to update 32, and GlassFish Enterprise Server 3.1.1 are vulnerable. A remote attacker could potentially view or alter your data through the web components. Upgrade to the latest Java releases and GlassFish version, or apply any available security patches, to protect your systems.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
oracle	glassfish_server	3.1.1 `cpe:2.3:a:oracle:glassfish_server:3.1.1:::::::*`
oracle	jdk	<= 1.6.0 1.6.0 <= 1.7.0 1.7.0 `cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk::update32::::::*`
oracle	jre	<= 1.6.0 1.6.0 <= 1.7.0 1.7.0 `cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre::update32::::::*`
sun	jdk	1.6.0 `cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:::::::*`
sun	jre	1.6.0 `cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.6.0:::::::*`

Original advisory text

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier and 6 update 32 and earlier, and the GlassFish Enterprise Server component in Oracle Sun Products Suite GlassFish Enterprise Server 3.1.1, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Web Container or Deployment.

References

Fix within

Internet-facing 60 days

Internal At next upgrade

Not known to be exploited
Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)

Severity

5.8 Medium

Exploitation

11% chance of attack within 30 days

Timeline

Published3 May 2012

Updated18 Oct 2026

First seen29 Sep 2026

Sources

CVE-2012-0551 · NVD

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