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The vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE allows remote attackers to impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This vulnerability is related to Concurrency and occurs in versions 7 Update 2 and earlier, 6 Update 30 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 33 and earlier. Attackers can exploit this issue to cause a denial of service (JVM crash) or bypass Java sandbox restrictions. The vulnerability is due to the AtomicReferenceArray class implementation not ensuring that the array is of the Object[] type.
Overview
This vulnerability affects Oracle Java SE versions 7 Update 2 and earlier, 6 Update 30 and earlier, and 5.0 Update 33 and earlier. It allows remote attackers to impact confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Concurrency. The issue can lead to a denial of service (JVM crash) or bypassing of Java sandbox restrictions.
Remediation
To remediate this vulnerability, users are advised to update their Java Runtime Environment to a version that includes a fix for this issue. Oracle has released patches addressing this vulnerability in later versions of Java SE. It is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Oracle to mitigate the risk of exploitation.
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Industry ExposureMost to leastThis section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
This section illustrates the prevalence of a specific Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) across various industries based on customer reports. The ranking displays industries from the most to least affected by this particular vulnerability, offering valuable insight into where this CVE has been most frequently observed. This information can help organizations within these sectors prioritize their security efforts, understand their relative risk exposure compared to their peers, and focus remediation strategies where they are most needed. By understanding the industry-specific impact, organizations can make more informed decisions regarding patching, resource allocation, and overall risk management related to this CVE.
- ManufacturingManufacturing
- Health Care & Social AssistanceHealth Care & Social Assistance
- Public AdministrationPublic Administration
- Transportation & WarehousingTransportation & Warehousing
- Finance and InsuranceFinance and Insurance
- Educational ServicesEducational Services
- Arts, Entertainment & RecreationArts, Entertainment & Recreation
- Management of Companies & EnterprisesManagement of Companies & Enterprises
- Professional, Scientific, & Technical ServicesProfessional, Scientific, & Technical Services
- Retail TradeRetail Trade
- UtilitiesUtilities
- InformationInformation
- Other Services (except Public Administration)Other Services (except Public Administration)
- Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & HuntingAgriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
- ConstructionConstruction
- Wholesale TradeWholesale Trade
- Accommodation & Food ServicesAccommodation & Food Services
- Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation ServicesAdministrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
- MiningMining
- Real Estate Rental & LeasingReal Estate Rental & Leasing
