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CVE-2011-3544

Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 96.7%
  1. Published19 Oct 2011
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

An access control vulnerability exists in the Applet Rhino Script Engine component of Oracle's Java Runtime Environment allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7 and 6 Update 27 and earlier allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Scripting.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Oracle Jdk< 1.6.0 · 1.6.0 · 1.7.0
Oracle Jre< 1.6.0 · 1.6.0 · 1.7.0
Redhat Satellite With Embedded Oracle5.4
Canonical Ubuntu Linux10.04 · 10.10 · 11.04 · 11.10
Suse Linux Enterprise Java10
Suse Linux Enterprise Server10

Remediation

Fixed in
Oracle Jdk≥ 1.6.0
Oracle Jre≥ 1.6.0

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2011-3544 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2011-3544 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2011-3544?

CVE-2011-3544 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 96.7% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2011-3544?

Affected products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Redhat Satellite With Embedded Oracle, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Suse Linux Enterprise Java, and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3544?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Oracle Jdk 1.6.0, Oracle Jre 1.6.0 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.