CVE-2010-0847 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 1 Apr 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted image in the Java 2D component, requiring user interaction to view the malicious file.

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-2010-0847?

CVE-2010-0847 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 1 Apr 2010. 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

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java 2D component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 18, 5.0 Update 23, 1.4.2_25, and 1.3.1_27 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the March 2010 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a reliable researcher that this is a heap-based buffer overflow that allows arbitrary code execution via a crafted image.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-0847?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0847?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2010-0847 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-0847 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sun Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q6vj-cjm6-x954.