CVE-2012-5068

Name: CVE-2012-5068
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2012-10-16T21:55:01.667+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.23%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2012-5068 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, and 6 Update 35 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.. EPSS estimates a 4.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier, and 6 Update 35 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.23%

89.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	<= 1.7.0	Update7
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	—
Oracle	Jre	<= 1.7.0	Update7
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	—
Oracle	Jdk	<= 1.6.0	Update35
Oracle	Jdk	1.6.0	Update22
Oracle	Jre	<= 1.6.0	Update35
Oracle	Jre	1.6.0	Update22
Sun	Jdk	1.6.0	Update 10
Sun	Jdk	1.6.0.200	Update20
Sun	Jdk	1.6.0.210	Update21
Sun	Jre	1.6.0	—

References

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2012
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5068?

How severe is CVE-2012-5068?

Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5068 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2012-5068?

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Source: NVD / NIST