Ibm · Ibm Rational Host On-Demand · CVE-2012-4822
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
IBM Java versions 7 SR2 and earlier
IBM Java versions 6.0.1 SR3 and earlier
IBM Java versions 6 SR11 and earlier
IBM Java versions 5 SR14 and earlier
IBM Java 142 SR13 FP13 and earlier
**Description**
The issue is related to the insecure use of multiple methods in the `java.lang.class` class, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code. This affects various IBM products, including IBM Rational Host On-Demand, Rational Change, Tivoli Monitoring, Smart Analytics System 5600, Tivoli Remote Control 5.1.2, WebSphere Real Time, Lotus Notes & Domino, Tivoli Storage Productivity Center, and Service Deliver Manager, as well as products from other vendors like Red Hat.
**Recommendations**
For IBM Java versions 7 SR2 and earlier, update to a version later than 7 SR2.
For IBM Java versions 6.0.1 SR3 and earlier, update to a version later than 6.0.1 SR3.
For IBM Java versions 6 SR11 and earlier, update to a version later than 6 SR11.
For IBM Java versions 5 SR14 and earlier, update to a version later than 5 SR14.
For IBM Java 142 SR13 FP13 and earlier, update to a version later than 142 SR13 FP13.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the `java.lang.class` class until a patch is available.