CVE-2012-5076
CriticalExploitedPublic exploitOpenJDK: com.sun.org.glassfish.* not restricted packages (JAX-WS, 7163198)
Published Oct 16, 2012 · Updated Oct 22, 2025
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-5076 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Jre (Oracle), Linux Enterprise Desktop (Suse), java-1.7.0-openjdk-demo (oracle) and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 12, 2012 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 91% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including java 1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.9-1jpp.3.el6_3, java-1_7_0-ibm 1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1, java-1_7_0-ibm-alsa 1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
91%
Higher than 99.8% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings, used by ransomware
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to JAX-WS.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 12, 2012 | Apr 18, 2022 | Known |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 28, 2022 | Apr 18, 2022 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 28, 2022 | n/a | Not reported |
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected Products
45 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| JreOracle | 1.7.0, 1.7.0-update1, 1.7.0-update2, 1.7.0-update3, 1.7.0-update4, 1.7.0-update5, 1.7.0-update6, 1.7.0-update7 | n/a |
| Linux Enterprise DesktopSuse | 11-sp2 | n/a |
| java-1.7.0-openjdk-demooracle | See advisory | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1 |
| java-1.7.0-openjdk-develoracle | See advisory | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1 |
| java-1.7.0-openjdkoracle | See advisory | 1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1 |
Patched Releases
java
1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.9-1jpp.3.el6_3
java-1_7_0-ibm
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-alsa
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-devel
1.7.0_sr7.0-0.5.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-jdbc
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-ibm-plugin
1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-accessibility
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-devel
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-bootstrap-headless
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-demo
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-devel
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-headless
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-javadoc
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1_7_0-openjdk-src
1.7.0.121-1.1
java-1.7.0-openjdk
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-demo
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-devel
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-javadoc
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1
java-1.7.0-openjdk-src
1:1.7.0.9-2.3.3.0.1.el6_3.1
openjdk8
1.8.0.382-1.ph4
openjdk8-doc
1.8.0.382-1.ph4
openjdk8-sample
1.8.0.382-1.ph4
openjdk8-src
1.8.0.382-1.ph4
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Oct 16, 2012
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 12, 2012
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 28, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 28, 2022
Last updated
Oct 22, 2025
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
References
- advisorySUSE-SU-2012:1398
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1386
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1391
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1467
- advisoryRHSA-2012:1386
FAQ
Common Questions.
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component in Oracle Java SE 7 Update 7 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to JAX-WS.
Affected: Jre (Oracle) versions 1.7.0, 1.7.0-update1, 1.7.0-update2, 1.7.0-update3, 1.7.0-update4, 1.7.0-update5, 1.7.0-update6, 1.7.0-update7; Linux Enterprise Desktop (Suse) versions 11-sp2; java-1.7.0-openjdk-demo (oracle), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 12, 2012 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 28, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 18, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including java 1.7.0-oracle-1:1.7.0.9-1jpp.3.el6_3, java-1_7_0-ibm 1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1, java-1_7_0-ibm-alsa 1.7.0_sr6.0-0.7.1.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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