CVE-2011-3556
Oracle Java SE JDK JRE RMI Remote Confidentiality Integrity Availability Vulnerability
Description
Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, 1.4.2_33 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to RMI, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3557.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 19, 2011, 9:55 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 16, 2026, 11:33 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Java SE JDK and JRE to the latest version.
- Consult vendor advisories for specific patch instructions.
- Remove affected versions if patching is not possible.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2011-3556 has a 21 public
PoC/Exploit available at Github.
Go to the Public Exploits tab to see the list.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2011-3556.
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2011-3556
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
Nessus Vulnerability Assessment project for identifying security vulnerabilities, analyzing scan results, and generating remediation recommendations.
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Home lab project exploiting Metasploitable2 vulnerabilities via Kali Linux and Metasploit, with findings mapped to NIST CSF 2.0, ISO/IEC 27001:2022, and CIS Controls v8 into a full GRC risk register.
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Network and web application penetration test against Metasploitable 2 and DVWA — 5 confirmed vulnerabilities, full report with CVEs, CVSS ratings, and remediation guidance.
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Full VAPT engagement on an internal network lab using Nmap & OpenVAS. Covers host discovery, port scanning, service enumeration, OS fingerprinting, and vulnerability detection. 10 findings identified including 4 Critical CVEs. Includes a professional penetration testing report.
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Conducted comprehensive penetration testing against Metasploitable 2 (intentionally vulnerable machine) using Sn1per automated penetration testing framework. Successfully identified critical vulnerabilities including backdoors, misconfigured services, and weak credentials.
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Results are limited to the first 15 repositories due to potential performance issues.
The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2011-3556 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2011-3556 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'vendor': 'n/a', 'product': 'n/a', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'n/a'}]}] -
Status Change by [email protected]
Apr. 29, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00049.html Added Reference http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-01/msg00051.html Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132750579901589&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=132750579901589&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133365109612558&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133365109612558&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133728004526190&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133728004526190&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254866602253&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254957702612&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254957702612&w=2 Added Reference http://osvdb.org/76505 Added Reference http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-1455.html Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/48308 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/48692 Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/49198 Added Reference http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201406-32.xml Added Reference http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/java/jdk/alerts/ Added Reference http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/javacpuoct2011-443431.html Added Reference http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1384.html Added Reference http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1478.html Added Reference http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2012-0006.html Added Reference http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/50231 Added Reference http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1026215 Added Reference http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1263-1 Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70837 Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14316 Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/597809 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Feb. 12, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/597809 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jan. 06, 2018
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://secunia.com/advisories/48308 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 22, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254866602253&w=2 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Sep. 19, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://oval.mitre.org/repository/data/getDef?id=oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14316 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14316 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 29, 2017
Action Type Old Value New Value Removed Reference http://xforce.iss.net/xforce/xfdb/70837 [No Types Assigned] Added Reference https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/70837 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Nov. 28, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, 1.4.2_33 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to RMI. Unspecified vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment component in Oracle Java SE JDK and JRE 7, 6 Update 27 and earlier, 5.0 Update 31 and earlier, 1.4.2_33 and earlier, and JRockit R28.1.4 and earlier allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability, related to RMI, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-3557. -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Aug. 23, 2016
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=134254957702612&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133728004526190&w=2 Added Reference http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=133365109612558&w=2 -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Oct. 20, 2011
Action Type Old Value New Value