CVE-2012-5083

CVE-2012-5083 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Oracle Javafx with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0. 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 7 and earlier, 6 Update 35 and earlier, 5.0 Update 36 and earlier, 1.4.2_38 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5083?
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, 6 Update 35 and earlier, 5.0 Update 36 and earlier, 1.4.2_38 and earlier, and JavaFX 2.2 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to 2D.
How severe is CVE-2012-5083?
CVE-2012-5083 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2012-5083 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5083?
CVE-2012-5083 primarily affects Oracle Javafx. In total, 234 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5083?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2012-5083 published?
CVE-2012-5083 was published on 2012-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (234)

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