CVE-2012-4681

KEV
Published: Ago 28, 2012 Last Modified: Ott 22, 2025
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CRITICAL 9,8
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
HIGH 10,0
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: low
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: complete
Integrity: complete
Availability: complete

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,9414
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

284

Improper Access Control

Incomplete
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Other
Potential Impacts:
Varies By Context
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: ICS/OT, Not Technology-Specific, Web Based
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Exploit

Java 7 Applet - Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)

Verified Metasploit Framework (MSF)

Java 7 Applet - Remote Code Execution (Metasploit)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00016.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=135109152819176&w=2
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00032.html
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-10/msg00016.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=135109152819176&w=2
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1225.html
https://community.rapid7.com/community/metasploit/blog/2012/08/27/lets-start-th…
http://secunia.com/advisories/51044
http://www.deependresearch.org/2012/08/java-7-vulnerability-analysis.html
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/alert-cve-2012-4681-1835715.h…
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55213
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA12-240A.html