CVE-2006-4302 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit vulnerabilities by specifying a vulnerable JRE version in the Java Plug-in, leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2006-4302?
CVE-2006-4302 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 23 Aug 2006. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Java Plug-in J2SE 1.3.0_02 through 5.0 Update 5, and Java Web Start 1.0 through 1.2 and J2SE 1.4.2 through 5.0 Update 5, allows remote attackers to exploit vulnerabilities by specifying a JRE version that contain vulnerabilities.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-4302?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun J2se, Sun Java Web Start.
How do I fix CVE-2006-4302?
No fix has been published for CVE-2006-4302 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2006-4302 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-4302 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wpv3-f8fm-837r.