HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2012-0551
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CVE-2012-0551

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 3, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026

5.8
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier and 6 update 32 and earlier, and the GlassFish Enterprise Server component in Oracle Sun Products Suite GlassFish Enterprise Server 3.1.1, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity via unknown vectors related to Web Container or Deployment.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2012-0551 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

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

A proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit exists for CVE-2012-0551. While not yet confirmed in active campaigns, the availability of PoC code increases exploitation risk substantially.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Oracle3 product(s)
glassfish serverjdkjre
sun2 product(s)
jdkjre
Source: NVD CPE · 9 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

POC AVAILABLEProof-of-concept code exists
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2012-366314.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2012-366314.html

All References (24)

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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00032.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00035.html
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134496371727681&w=2
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-0734.html
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.html
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1456.html
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2013:150
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpuapr2012-366314.htmlVendor Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpujun2012-1515912.html
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53136
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026941
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https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A16707
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00032.html
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00035.html
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134496371727681&w=2

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2012-0551
CVSS Score5.8 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
ExploitPOC
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 3, 2012

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2012-0551 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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