Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a remote code execution issue in older IBM Java runtime releases. If an affected Java runtime is present, an attacker could potentially run code through unsafe class loading behavior. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or detailed attack path data. Exposure is most likely in legacy environments running affected IBM Java runtimes directly or bundled inside IBM products such as Rational, Tivoli, WebSphere Real Time, Lotus Notes/Domino, and related platforms. Red Hat advisories also appear in the source bundle. Treat this as a legacy Java remediation item with high business urgency where affected runtimes remain in production. The main risk is code execution in aging middleware or desktop/server products that may be overlooked during normal patching. Mitigation focus: Inventory IBM Java runtime versions across servers, clients, and bundled applications.; Review IBM and Red Hat advisories for fixed service refreshes or packages.; Apply vendor-provided updates where affected runtimes are confirmed..
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21616546CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- ibm-java-defineclass-code-execution(78767)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
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