How severe is CVE-2012-5074?

CVE-2012-5074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-5074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-5074?

CVE-2012-5074 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-5074 published?

CVE-2012-5074 was published on 2012-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-5074

CVE-2012-5074 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (86th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2012-10-16
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to JAX-WS.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5074?: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality and integrity, related to JAX-WS.
How severe is CVE-2012-5074?: CVE-2012-5074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (86th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5074?: CVE-2012-5074 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5074 published?: CVE-2012-5074 was published on 2012-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:*:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:*:update7:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update6:*:*:*:*:*:*

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