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5.0

Oracle Java SE JRE can let remote attackers view data

CVE-2012-5075 · published 14 years ago
Summary

Versions of Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, Java 6 Update 35 and earlier, and Java 5 Update 36 and earlier contain a flaw that could let someone far away access information inside the Java runtime. This could expose private data from applications that use Java. Update Java to the latest version or apply the vendor’s security patch 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
<= 1.6.0
1.6.0
<= 1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:*:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle jre <= 1.7.0
1.7.0
<= 1.6.0
1.6.0
<= 1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:*:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
sun jdk 1.6.0
1.6.0.200
1.6.0.210
1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jdk:1.6.0:update_10:*:*:*:*:*:*
sun jre 1.6.0
1.5.0
cpe:2.3:a:sun:jre:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, 6 Update 35 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 36 and earlier allows remote attackers to...
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, 6 Update 35 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 36 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, related to JMX.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
5.0 Medium
Exploitation
3% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published16 Oct 2012
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2012-5075 · NVD
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