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CVE-2012-5076

Oracle Java SE Sandbox Bypass

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 91.3%
  1. Published16 Oct 2012
  2. Added to CISA KEV28 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due18 Apr 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

The default Java security properties configuration did not restrict access to the com.sun.org.glassfish.external and com.sun.org.glassfish.gmbal packages. An untrusted Java application or applet could use these flaws to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

Added to KEV: 28 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 18 Apr 2022

Description

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, related to JAX-WS.

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 Jre1.7.0
Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop11

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2012-5076 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2012-5076 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 28 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2012-5076?

CVE-2012-5076 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 91.3% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2012-5076?

Affected products include Oracle Jre, Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5076?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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