Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2011-3550 is an old Oracle Java issue affecting JDK/JRE 7 and JDK/JRE 6 Update 27 and earlier. Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Java applets could remotely affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The public bundle does not describe the exact flaw mechanics. Exposure is most likely on legacy systems still running affected Oracle Java versions, especially where Java Web Start or browser applet execution remains enabled. Modern environments that removed Java plugins/Web Start or upgraded beyond the affected releases are less likely exposed. Treat this as a legacy technology cleanup and exposure-control issue. It is urgent where old Java can run untrusted applets or Web Start content, but the bundle does not support claims of current active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Identify any Oracle Java JDK/JRE 7 or 6 Update 27 and earlier installations.; Review Oracle, Red Hat, SUSE, HP, and IBM advisories for vendor-specific fixed packages.; Disable Java applets and Java Web Start where not operationally required..
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- Known Exploited
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14162CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oracle-jre-awt-unspecified(70843)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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