Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM Java Runtime Environment

CVE-2012-4820

Summary

An unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) component of IBM Java enables remote attackers to gain elevated privileges by manipulating the security manager, particularly through vulnerabilities in the java.lang.reflect.Method invoke() method. This flaw affects multiple versions of the JRE and several IBM products, highlighting significant security implications for systems relying on Java. Users are advised to review their Java environments and apply necessary patches to mitigate potential exploits.

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