Oracle Java SE and Java for Business contains a flaw related to the 2D component. The issue is triggered when a crash in ICU Opentype layout engine is caused by a miscalculation in character counts for right-to-left text causing out-of-bounds memory access. This may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Classification
Location:
Remote / Network Access
Attack Type:
Attack Type Unknown
Impact:
Loss of Integrity
Solution:
Patch / RCS
Exploit:
Exploit Unknown
Disclosure:
Vendor Verified
Solution
Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Sun has released a patch to address this vulnerability.