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Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

CVE-2012-4681

Multiple vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 6 and earlier allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted applet that bypasses SecurityManager restrictions by (1) using com.sun.beans.finder.ClassFinder.findClass and leveraging an exception with the forName method to access restricted classes from arbitrary packages such as sun.awt.SunToolkit, then (2) using "reflection with a trusted immediate caller" to leverage the getField method to access and modify private fields, as exploited in the wild in August 2012 using Gondzz.class and Gondvv.class.

CISA KEV SSVC: Active Exploitation Automatable
CVSS Base Score
9.8
CRITICAL
Exploitability:3.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:98.54%
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Attack Surface
Authentication
Weaponization
SSVC Action

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-284 ↗CWE-284 Improper Access Control

Affected Products & Versions

Vendor Product Affected Versions
n/a n/a n/a (affected)

References & Technical Advisories

No reference links found.

Threat Intelligence Signals

CISA KEV
ACTIVE IN CATALOG
EPSS Score
98.536%

Identity & Timeline

StatusPUBLISHED
Assigning AuthorityMITRE Corporation · N/A · USA
Reserved2012-08-27T00:00:00
Published2012-08-28T00:00:00
Patch Date2012-08-26
Last Updated2026-08-06T03:55:26

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