CVE-2011-3521

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE, 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 31 and earlier…

published October 19, 2011

CVSS
—
EPSS
4%
Percentile
90.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky vulnerability in Oracle Java could let untrusted applications mess with your data! 💻 Think of it like allowing a delivery driver to open your front door without you checking their ID first. If you trust unverified deliveries, you never know what they could sneak in! This could lead to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your system. Imagine someone tampering with your files, accessing sensitive information, or even crashing your application - all while you thought you were safe!

Put simply

Think of it like allowing a delivery driver to open your front door without you checking their ID first. If you trust unverified deliveries, you never know what they could sneak in! This unspecified flaw in the Java Runtime Environment affects versions 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 31 and earlier. It allows malicious Java Web Start applications and applets to exploit deserialization vulnerabilities, potentially compromising your system.

What to do

This could lead to a breach of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your system. Imagine someone tampering with your files, accessing sensitive information, or even crashing your application - all while you thought you were safe! To safeguard your applications, make sure to update to the latest versions of Java SE JDK and JRE. Regularly check for updates and consider applying security patches to mitigate risks associated with untrusted applications. 🛡️ You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your software updated to lock down your security! 🔒

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03900 · 90.2th percentile
Published
2011-10-19T21:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 OCT 21:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE, 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 31 and earlier…
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