CVE-2012-1723
Confirmed PUBLISHEDUnspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5...
Recommended Action
Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
At a Glance
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5 update 35 and earlier, and 1.4.2_37 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Hotspot.
- CVE Published
- Jun 16, 2012
- Exploitation Reported
- Mar 03, 2022
- CVSS
- 9.8 Critical
- EPSS
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Affected Versions
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CVE References
- GLSA-201406-32 security.gentoo.org · Vendor Advisory http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-32.xml
- RHSA-2012:0734 rhn.redhat.com · Vendor Advisory http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0734.html
- SSRT100919 marc.info · Vendor Advisory http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134496371727681&w=2
- MDVSA-2012:095 mandriva.com · Vendor Advisory http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2012:095
- 51080 secunia.com · Third-Party Advisory http://secunia.com/advisories/51080
Show 5 more references
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:16259 oval.cisecurity.org · VDB Entry https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.m...
- 53960 securityfocus.com · VDB Entry http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53960
- [OpenJDK] 20120612 IcedTea6 1.10.8 & 1.11.3 Released mail.openjdk.java.net · Mailing List http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2012-June/01907...
- oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2012-1... oracle.com · CVE Record http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2012-1515...
- ibm.com/support/docview.wss ibm.com · CVE Record http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg21615246
Recommended Actions
- Prioritize remediation. Validate affected assets and apply vendor fixes on an accelerated timeline.
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Known Exploited Vulnerability Sources
Catalogues that list this CVE as a known exploited vulnerability.
Per-source evidence links for KEV attestations are available through the KEVIntel Pro API.
Learn about Pro API access| Source | Added |
|---|---|
| CISA First | 2022-03-03 00:00 UTC |
Scanner Artifacts
Nuclei and Metasploit references linked to this CVE.
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/browser/java_verifier_field_access.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Virtual Patch
Compensating WAF rules to help reduce exposure to this CVE. Rule content and deployable vendor exports are available with KEVIntel Enterprise.
KEVIntel does not currently have a virtual patch for this CVE. When available, KEVIntel virtual patches ship as deployable ModSecurity, Cloudflare, and AWS WAF rules.
Enterprise feature. Virtual patch rule content and deployable vendor exports (ModSecurity, Cloudflare, AWS WAF) are available to KEVIntel Enterprise users.
CVSS Scores
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
Exploitation Status
Exploited in the wild
Recorded 2022-03-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Used in malware
Recorded 2022-03-03 00:00:00 UTC · CISA
Proof of concept available
Recorded 2017-02-20 19:53:31 UTC · GitHub
Weaknesses (CWE)
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Improper Access Control
Scanner Integrations
| Scanner | Reference | Detected |
|---|---|---|
| Metasploit | https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/multi/browser/java_verifier_field_access.rb | Apr 28, 2025 |
Potential Proof of Concepts
These PoCs are unverified and could contain malware. Use at your own risk.
github · Created 2017-02-20 19:53:31 UTC · 0 stars
Proof of concept exploit for CVE-2012-1723
Timeline
Key exploitation, disclosure, scanner coverage, and KEV attestation events for this CVE.
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15:02 UTC about 1 year ago15:02 UTC · about 1 year ago
Metasploit module available
Exploit module available
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
Added to CISA KEV
Listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
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00:00 UTC over 4 years ago00:00 UTC · over 4 years ago
First public exploitation report
Exploit observed in malware
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19:53 UTC over 9 years ago19:53 UTC · over 9 years ago
Public PoC available
Public proof-of-concept code published
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21:00 UTC about 14 years ago21:00 UTC · about 14 years ago
CVE published
Vulnerability disclosed publicly
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00:00 UTC over 14 years ago00:00 UTC · over 14 years ago
CVE ID reserved
Identifier reserved by the CNA
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Pro API Example
GET /api/v2/pro/kevs/CVE-2012-1723
{
"cve_id": "CVE-2012-1723",
"title": "Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in ...",
"affected_vendor": "Oracle",
"affected_product": "Java SE",
"affected_versions": [
{ "vendor": "...", "product": "...", "status": "affected", "display_label": "..." }
],
"confidence": "Confirmed",
"cvss_score": 9.8,
"epss_score": null,
"exploit_status": {
"exploited_in_the_wild": true,
"active_exploitation_observed": false
},
"sensor_telemetry": { "...": "Pro API fields" },
"proof_of_concepts": [ "..." ],
"scanner_integrations": [ "..." ]
}