Exploited vulnerability · CISA KEV

Is CVE-2012-4681 exploited? Yes: in CISA KEV since 3 Mar 2022

Gociux · Oracle Java SE · data: CISA KEV, CVE record, FIRST EPSS

Yes. CVE-2012-4681, Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability, is being exploited in the wild. CISA added it to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Mar 2022, 3474 days after it was published. It is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. It affects Oracle Java SE. If you run it, CISA's required action is: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

exploitedYesCISA KEV · 3 Mar 2022

ransomwareKnownused in campaigns

EPSStop 1%among the most likely CVEs to be exploited

severity9.8CVSS 3.1 · critical

US federal due24 Mar 2022BOD 22-01 deadline

What it is

The Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE allow for remote code execution.

Vendor	Oracle (46 exploited CVEs in KEV)
Product	Java SE
Vulnerability	Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
Weakness	not specified
Published	28 Aug 2012
Added to KEV	3 Mar 2022
Reported by (CNA)	mitre

What to do

Check whether you run it. Look for Java SE in your asset inventory, including appliances and cloud images. Stack check lists every exploited Oracle CVE at once.
Apply the fix. Apply updates per vendor instructions.
If you can't patch today, take the affected service off the internet or restrict who can reach it, and check its logs for signs of compromise since 28 Aug 2012.
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Other exploited CVEs in Java SE

CVE-2013-2465: Oracle Java SE Unspecified Vulnerability (28 Mar 2022)
CVE-2012-5076: Oracle Java SE Sandbox Bypass Vulnerability (28 Mar 2022)
CVE-2015-4902: Oracle Java SE Integrity Check Vulnerability (3 Mar 2022)
CVE-2015-2590: Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (3 Mar 2022)
CVE-2012-1723: Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (3 Mar 2022)
CVE-2012-0507: Oracle Java SE Runtime Environment (JRE) Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability (3 Mar 2022)

References

nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2012-4681

Questions

Is CVE-2012-4681 being exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2012-4681 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 3 Mar 2022, which means there is reliable evidence of exploitation in the wild.

Is CVE-2012-4681 used in ransomware attacks?

Yes, CISA lists it as known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

How do I fix CVE-2012-4681?

Apply updates per vendor instructions. Check Oracle's advisory for the fixed versions, and if you can't patch quickly, restrict access to the affected Java SE and watch it for signs of compromise.

Sources: CISA KEV (exploitation, ransomware use, required action, due date), the CVE record (publication date, CVSS, CNA), NVD and FIRST EPSS (live score). More: all KEV additions in March 2022 · Oracle scorecard · act-now radar.

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