CVE-2010-4472: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier allows remote attacker...

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect availability, related to XML Digital Signature and unspecified APIs. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the February 2011 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a downstream vendor that this issue involves the replacement of the "XML DSig Transform or C14N algorithm implementations."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.01%

85.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Sun	Jre	<= 1.6.0	Update 23
Sun	Jre	1.6.0	—
Sun	Jdk	<= 1.6.0	Update 23
Sun	Jdk	1.6.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 17, 2011
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2010-4472?

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 23 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect availability, related to XML Digital Signature and unspecified APIs. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the February 2011 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a downstream vendor that this issue involves the replacement of the "XML DSig Transform or C14N algorithm implementations."

How severe is CVE-2010-4472?

Severity scoring for CVE-2010-4472 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2010-4472?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.