CVE-2006-6731: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-6731: Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 7...

Multiple buffer overflows in Sun Java Development Kit (JDK) and Java Runtime Environment (JRE) 5.0 Update 7 and earlier, Java System Development Kit (SDK) and JRE 1.4.2_12 and earlier 1.4.x versions, and SDK and JRE 1.3.1_18 and earlier allow attackers to develop Java applets that read, write, or execute local files, possibly related to (1) integer overflows in the Java_sun_awt_image_ImagingLib_convolveBI, awt_parseRaster, and awt_parseColorModel functions; (2) a stack overflow in the Java_sun_awt_image_ImagingLib_lookupByteRaster function; and (3) improper handling of certain negative values in the Java_sun_font_SunLayoutEngine_nativeLayout function. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Java sandbox-breakout risk. A malicious Java applet could abuse memory corruption flaws in older Sun Java runtimes to read, write, or execute local files. Business urgency is highest where old Java browser applet support or unsupported Java runtimes still exist. Likely exposure is limited to legacy systems running the listed Sun Java JDK/JRE or downstream vendor packages. Internet-facing servers are not the main concern unless they invoke vulnerable local Java components; the primary risk is client-side applet execution on outdated workstations. Prioritize discovery over emergency response. This is old but high-impact where legacy Java remains. Unsupported Java runtimes should be removed or isolated because they can expose local files through browser-delivered applet content. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java runtimes and remove affected legacy versions.; Apply fixed Java packages from Sun/Oracle or OS vendor advisories.; Disable Java browser applet support where still present..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 08:30 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Dec 26, 2006, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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