CVE-2006-2426: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-2426: Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0_6 and earlier, JDK 1.5.0_6 and earlier, and SDK 1.5.0_6 and earlie...

Sun Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 1.5.0_6 and earlier, JDK 1.5.0_6 and earlier, and SDK 1.5.0_6 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by using the Font.createFont function to create temporary files of arbitrary size in the %temp% directory.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 17:51 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old Java vulnerability can let a remote attacker fill a victim system's temporary directory with large files, causing service disruption from disk exhaustion. The sources describe denial of service, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy Sun Java 1.5.0_6 or earlier runtime remains in use. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, servers, or embedded products still running Sun Java JRE/JDK/SDK 1.5.0_6 or earlier, especially where untrusted Java applets or Java content can execute. Prioritize remediation if legacy Java remains in production or business-critical environments. If Java 1.5.0_6 and earlier are absent, risk is likely historical and should be documented as not applicable. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Sun Java JRE/JDK/SDK 1.5.0_6 or earlier.; Retire or upgrade affected Java versions using vendor guidance.; Disable untrusted Java applet execution where legacy Java cannot be removed..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 12:43 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 17, 2006, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10609CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
RHSA-2009:0377CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
sun-java-fontcreatefont-dos(26493)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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