CVE-2012-5083 Other in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 16 Oct 2012 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability via Java 2D vectors, requiring user interaction to exploit.

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-2012-5083?

CVE-2012-5083 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Javafx, published on 16 Oct 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 7 and earlier, 6 Update 35 and earlier, 5.0 Update 36 and earlier, 1.4.2_38 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2012-5083?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Oracle Javafx, Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Sun Jdk, Sun Jre.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5083?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2012-5083 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2012-5083 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Oracle Javafx vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxwc-8229-fw87.