CVE-2010-4469 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via malicious Java applets or Web Start applications exploiting a HotSpot memory corruption flaw.
- 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-2010-4469?
CVE-2010-4469 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 17 Feb 2011. 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 Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier, 5.0 Update 27 and earlier, and 1.4.2_29 and earlier allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to HotSpot. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the February 2011 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a downstream vendor that this issue is heap corruption related to the Verifier and "backward jsrs."
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4469?
It affects 3 products.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4469?
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-2010-4469 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4469 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Sun Jdk
Sources
Also known as GHSA-34fq-m8qx-w3x4.