CVE-2006-0617

CVE-2006-0617 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sun Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 5 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox security and obtain privileges via unspecified vectors involving the reflection APIs, aka the "fifth, sixth, and seventh issues."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2006-0617?
Multiple unspecified vulnerabilities in Sun Java JDK and JRE 5.0 Update 5 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass Java sandbox security and obtain privileges via unspecified vectors involving the reflection APIs, aka the "fifth, sixth, and seventh issues."
How severe is CVE-2006-0617?
CVE-2006-0617 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2006-0617 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2006-0617?
CVE-2006-0617 primarily affects Sun Jdk. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2006-0617?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2006-0617 published?
CVE-2006-0617 was published on 2006-02-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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