CVE-2011-3548

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

published October 19, 2011

CVSS
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EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky unknown vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment could let untrusted apps mess with your data. This is like inviting a stranger into your home who then starts rearranging your furniture! 😱 Think of your computer as a house, and Java applets as guests. If you don’t check who your guests are before letting them in, they could start digging through your personal belongings or even leave the door open for others! 🏠 This vulnerability allows untrusted Java applications to compromise your system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, and, in the worst case, render your Java environment unstable. It’s like leaving your windows open during a storm — you never know what chaos might blow in!

Put simply

Think of your computer as a house, and Java applets as guests. If you don’t check who your guests are before letting them in, they could start digging through your personal belongings or even leave the door open for others! 🏠 The unspecified vulnerability in Oracle's Java SE JDK and JRE enables remote untrusted Java Web Start applications and applets to potentially exploit weaknesses in the AWT framework, impacting your system’s security.

What to do

This vulnerability allows untrusted Java applications to compromise your system's confidentiality, integrity, and availability. It could lead to data leaks, unauthorized access, and, in the worst case, render your Java environment unstable. It’s like leaving your windows open during a storm — you never know what chaos might blow in! Make sure to update your Java Runtime Environment to the latest version, as the older versions (7, 6 Update 27, 5.0 Update 31, and 1.4.2_33) are at risk. Keep an eye out for any patches that Oracle releases, and consider disabling Java in your browser if it's not needed. You've got this! Stay vigilant, keep your Java updated, and you'll keep those untrustworthy guests at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03277 · 88.3th 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, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, and…
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