CVE-2010-3573: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2010-3573: Unspecified vulnerability in the Networking component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 21 a...

Unspecified vulnerability in the Networking component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 21 and 5.0 Update 25 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the October 2010 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a reliable downstream vendor that this is related to missing validation of request headers in the HttpURLConnection class when they are set by applets, which allows remote attackers to bypass the intended security policy.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 03:11 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a legacy Oracle Java networking vulnerability from the October 2010 Critical Patch Update. The public record says remote attackers could affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, but the exact attack vector is unspecified. A downstream vendor linked it to applet-set HttpURLConnection headers bypassing Java security policy. Exposure is most plausible on systems still running the named legacy Java versions, especially where browser applets or bundled Java runtimes remain enabled. Modern supported Java deployments are not identified as affected in the bundle. Treat this as a legacy technology risk, not a current emergency based on the supplied evidence. If Java 5 or Java 6 still exists in the estate, prioritize removal or vendor-guided updating because the potential impact spans data theft, tampering, and service disruption. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems for Oracle Java SE or Java for Business 6u21 and 5.0u25.; Apply vendor-supported Java updates referenced by Oracle or OS distribution advisories.; Remove or disable legacy browser applet support where it is not required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 01:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 19, 2010, 21:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:12220CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=642202CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:11990CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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