CVE-2011-3550 Other in n/a

High 7.6 Published Updated

Remote attackers can exploit an unspecified AWT vulnerability in Java to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability via malicious applets or Web Start applications.

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-2011-3550?

CVE-2011-3550 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk, published on 19 Oct 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 component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier allows remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and untrusted Java applets to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to AWT.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2011-3550?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3550?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2011-3550 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2011-3550 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Sun Jdk vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6cw3-gfh7-8mvv.

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