CVE-2010-0842
HighExploitedPublic exploitUnspecified vulnerability in the Sound component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 18, 5.0 Update 23, 1.4.2_25, and 1.3.1_27 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
Published Apr 1, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-0842 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.5 v2) affecting Jdk (Sun), Jre (Sun), Sdk (Sun) and 1 more product.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 24, 2011. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.19-1jpp.1.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
7.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
78%
Higher than 99.5% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
1 catalog listing
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Sound component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 18, 5.0 Update 23, 1.4.2_25, and 1.3.1_27 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors. NOTE: the previous information was obtained from the March 2010 CPU. Oracle has not commented on claims from a reliable researcher that this is an uncontrolled array index that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a MIDI file with a crafted MixerSequencer object, related to the GM_Song structure.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | May 24, 2011 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Affected Products
239 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JdkSun | 1.3.0, 1.3.0_01, 1.3.0_02, 1.3.0_03, 1.3.0_04, 1.3.0_05, 1.3.1, 1.3.1_01 | 1.3.1_27 |
| JreSun | 1.3.0, 1.3.0-update1, 1.3.0-update2, 1.3.0-update3, 1.3.0-update4, 1.3.0-update5, 1.3.1, 1.3.1_03 | 1.4.2_25 |
| SdkSun | 1.3.0, 1.3.0_01, 1.3.0_02, 1.3.0_03, 1.3.0_04, 1.3.0_05, 1.3.1, 1.3.1_01 | 1.4.2_25 |
| javaredhat | See advisory | 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el3 |
Patched Releases
java
1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el3, 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el4, 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.19-1jpp.1.el5
Jdk
<=1.3.1_27, <=1.5.0, <=1.6.0
Jre
<=1.4.2_25, <=1.5.0, <=1.6.0
Sdk
<=1.4.2_25
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 1, 2010
Added to Industry KEV feed
May 24, 2011
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0337
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0338
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0383
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0471
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0489
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Sound component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business 6 Update 18, 5.0 Update 23, 1.4.2_25, and 1.3.1_27 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
Affected: Jdk (Sun) versions 1.3.0, 1.3.0_01, 1.3.0_02, 1.3.0_03, 1.3.0_04, 1.3.0_05, 1.3.1, 1.3.1_01; Jre (Sun) versions 1.3.0, 1.3.0-update1, 1.3.0-update2, 1.3.0-update3, 1.3.0-update4, 1.3.0-update5, 1.3.1, 1.3.1_03; Sdk (Sun) versions 1.3.0, 1.3.0_01, 1.3.0_02, 1.3.0_03, 1.3.0_04, 1.3.0_05, 1.3.1, 1.3.1_01, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since May 24, 2011.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el3, java 1.4.2-ibm-0:1.4.2.13.5-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.19-1jpp.1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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