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10.0

Oracle Java SE 7 JRE lets attackers steal or disrupt

CVE-2012-3136 · published 14 years ago
Summary

Versions of Oracle Java SE 7 up to update 6 contain a flaw that could let someone on the network read, change, or stop your applications from working. This could lead to private information being exposed, files being altered, or services becoming unavailable. Upgrade Java to the latest release or apply the vendor's security update as soon as possible.

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
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle jdk <= 1.7.0
1.7.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:*:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle jre <= 1.7.0
1.7.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:*:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via...
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 6 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Beans, a different vulnerability than CVE-2012-1682.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
10.0 Critical
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published30 Aug 2012
Updated23 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-3136 · NVD
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