CVE-2011-3545: Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 6 Update 27

Q: How do I fix CVE-2011-3545?

jrockit: upgrade to newer than r28.1.4; jdk: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0; jre: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2011-3545 being exploited?

CVE-2011-3545 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2011-3545 affect?

CVE-2011-3545 affects jrockit, jdk, jre. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 6 Update 27 and earlier, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, and 1.4.2_33 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affe

Q: How urgent is CVE-2011-3545?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

This month

HIGH 10.0UPGRADEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2011-3545 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 10.0) affecting jrockit, jdk, jre. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 6 Update 27 and earlier, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, and 1.4.2_33 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Sound.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	10.0 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	5.4% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2011-10-19
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): Oracle · Vendor: oracle · sun

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2011-10-19 21:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:33 UTCUpdated Record last modified

oracle jrockit UPGRADE

Affected: <= r28.1.4 · r28.0.0 · r28.0.1 · r28.0.2 · r28.1.0 · r28.1.1 · r28.1.3

Fixed in: newer than r28.1.4

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jrockit || rpm -q jrockit || jrockit --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than r28.1.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jrockit

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jrockit

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

sun jdk UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.0 · 1.6.0 · 1.6.0 update_10 · 1.6.0 update_11 · 1.6.0 update_12 · 1.6.0 update_13 · 1.6.0 update_14 · 1.6.0 update_15

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jdk || rpm -q jdk || jdk --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jdk

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jdk

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

sun jre UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.6.0 · 1.6.0 · 1.6.0 update_1 · 1.6.0 update_10 · 1.6.0 update_11 · 1.6.0 update_12 · 1.6.0 update_13 · 1.6.0 update_14

Fixed in: newer than 1.6.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy jre || rpm -q jre || jre --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.6.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade jre

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade jre

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2011-3545?

jrockit: upgrade to newer than r28.1.4; jdk: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0; jre: upgrade to newer than 1.6.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2011-3545 being exploited?

CVE-2011-3545 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2011-3545 affect?

CVE-2011-3545 affects jrockit, jdk, jre. Severity is high (CVSS 10.0). Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 6 Update 27 and earlier, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, and 1.4.2_33 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier, allows remote attackers to affe

How urgent is CVE-2011-3545?

Priority 58/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited

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