CVE-2006-6745 Deserialization in n/a
Attackers can exploit serialization flaws in Java applets to gain elevated privileges, requiring user interaction to execute malicious code.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2006-6745?
CVE-2006-6745 is a critical unsafe deserialization vulnerability in Sun Jre, published on 26 Dec 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
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 7 and earlier, and Java System Development Kit (SDK) and JRE 1.4.2_12 and earlier 1.4.x versions, allow attackers to develop Java applets or applications that are able to gain privileges, related to serialization in JRE.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2006-6745?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Sun J2se, Sun Jre.
How do I fix CVE-2006-6745?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade, and only deserialise data from trusted sources or with an allow-list of types. More about Unsafe deserialization.
Is CVE-2006-6745 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2006-6745 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Jre
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xhqx-5mvc-wmcf.