CVE-2010-3556 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 19 Oct 2010 Updated 7 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via the Java 2D component, requiring user interaction to trigger the vulnerability.

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-2010-3556?

CVE-2010-3556 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 19 Oct 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 2D component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 21, 5.0 Update 25, 1.4.2_27, and 1.3.1_28 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3556?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre, Sun Sdk.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3556?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

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

Is CVE-2010-3556 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3556 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-65g6-r5w2-5m6f.