CVE-2012-0499 Other in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 15 Feb 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability in Java SE and JavaFX via 2D vectors, requiring user interaction.

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-2012-0499?

CVE-2012-0499 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Javafx, published on 15 Feb 2012. 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) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 2 and earlier, 6 Update 30 and earlier, 5.0 Update 33 and earlier, and 1.4.2_35 and earlier; and JavaFX 2.0.2 and earlier; allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-0499?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Oracle Javafx, Oracle Jre, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0499?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2012-0499 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-0499 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Javafx vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-w5h4-pg4w-wqvr.