HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-0507
HIGHCISA KEVIN THE WILD

CVE-2012-0507

Published: March 3, 2022

EPSS:93.65%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:99.8th

Official Description

An incorrect type vulnerability exists in the Concurrency component of Oracle's Java Runtime Environment allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability

An incorrect type vulnerability exists in the Concurrency component of Oracle's Java Runtime Environment allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code.

Added to KEV: 2022-03-03Federal patch deadline: 2022-03-24⚠ USED IN RANSOMWARE CAMPAIGNS
Required Action (CISA)

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Risk Analysis

Oracle's Java Runtime Environment (JRE) has an incorrect type vulnerability in its Concurrency component, which can lead to remote code execution. The high EPSS score of 0.93653 indicates a significant likelihood of exploitation, making this a critical issue. Its inclusion in the KEV confirms active exploitation.

This vulnerability is actively being exploited in the wild. Attackers can remotely execute arbitrary code through the Concurrency component of JRE.

Recommended Action

Update Oracle Java Runtime Environment to a patched version. Ensure that Java applications and applets are run in a secure, sandboxed environment.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0507 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2012-0507 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.

Affected Vendors & Products

Mentioned vendors (from description):
OracleJava
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.

Exploit & PoC Resources

ACTIVE EXPLOITATIONConfirmed exploitation in the wild
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Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-0507
SeverityHIGH
CISA KEVYES — Active Exploitation
ExploitIN THE WILD
EPSS (30d)93.65%
PublishedMar 3, 2022

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2012-0507 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
  • !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
  • !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.