CVE-2010-4451

CVE-2010-4451 is a high-severity vulnerability in Sun Jre with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier for Windows, when using Java Update, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Install.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2010-4451?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier for Windows, when using Java Update, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Install.
How severe is CVE-2010-4451?
CVE-2010-4451 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.6, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2010-4451 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (88th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2010-4451?
CVE-2010-4451 primarily affects Sun Jre. In total, 45 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4451?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2010-4451 published?
CVE-2010-4451 was published on 2011-02-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (45)

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