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CVE-2012-1717

2.1 · LOW

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5 update 35 and earlier, and 1.4.2_37 and earlier allows…

Published Jun 16, 2012oracleEPSS 0.48%

Overview

CVE-2012-1717 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting oracle jre. It was published on June 16, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5 update 35 and earlier, and 1.4.2_37 and earlier allows local users to affect confidentiality via unknown vectors related to printing on Solaris or Linux.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update jre to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
oraclejre1.4.2Affected
oraclejdk1.4.2Affected
redhaticedtea6>= 0, < 1.10.8Affected

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00020.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00028.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00032.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00035.htmlRefmail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2012-June/019076.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0734.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1243.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.htmlRefrhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1456.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/50659

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1717?

CVE-2012-1717 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting oracle jre. It was published on June 16, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-1717?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-1717?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from oracle. Update jre to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-1717?

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