CVE-2012-1720

CVE-2012-1720 is a low-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7. 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) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5 update 35 and earlier, and 1.4.2_37 and earlier, when running on Solaris, allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Networking.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-1720?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 update 4 and earlier, 6 update 32 and earlier, 5 update 35 and earlier, and 1.4.2_37 and earlier, when running on Solaris, allows local users to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Networking.
How severe is CVE-2012-1720?
CVE-2012-1720 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.7, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2012-1720 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-1720?
CVE-2012-1720 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-1720?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-1720 published?
CVE-2012-1720 was published on 2012-06-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (8)

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