CVE-2010-0886
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitUnspecified vulnerability in the Java Deployment Toolkit component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 through 19 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
Published Apr 20, 2010 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-0886 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 10.0 v2) affecting Jdk (Sun), Jre (Sun), java (redhat).
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 3, 2010. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el5.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v2
10.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
70%
Higher than 99.3% 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 Java Deployment Toolkit component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 through 19 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industry KEV feed | Jun 3, 2010 | 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
22 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JdkSun | 1.6.0-update10, 1.6.0-update11, 1.6.0-update12, 1.6.0-update13, 1.6.0-update14, 1.6.0-update15, 1.6.0-update16, 1.6.0-update17 | n/a |
| JreSun | 1.6.0-update10, 1.6.0-update11, 1.6.0-update12, 1.6.0-update13, 1.6.0-update14, 1.6.0-update15, 1.6.0-update16, 1.6.0-update17 | n/a |
| javaredhat | See advisory | 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el4 |
Patched Releases
java
1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el4, 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 20, 2010
Added to Industry KEV feed
Jun 3, 2010
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
References
- advisoryRHSA-2010:0356
- patchhttp://www.oracle.com/technology/deploy/security/alerts/alert-cve-2010-0886.html
- exploitMSF java_ws_arginject_altjvm.rb
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
- exploitVulnCheck exploitation report
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Deployment Toolkit component in Oracle Java SE and Java for Business JDK and JRE 6 Update 10 through 19 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors.
Affected: Jdk (Sun) versions 1.6.0-update10, 1.6.0-update11, 1.6.0-update12, 1.6.0-update13, 1.6.0-update14, 1.6.0-update15, 1.6.0-update16, 1.6.0-update17; Jre (Sun) versions 1.6.0-update10, 1.6.0-update11, 1.6.0-update12, 1.6.0-update13, 1.6.0-update14, 1.6.0-update15, 1.6.0-update16, 1.6.0-update17; java (redhat). The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in Industry KEV feed since Jun 3, 2010.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el4, java 1.6.0-sun-1:1.6.0.20-1jpp.1.el5.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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