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Exploit:Java/Majava.B

First posted on 22 July 2013.
Source: F-Secure

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There are no other names known for Exploit:Java/Majava.B.

Explanation :

Exploit:Java/Majava.B identifies malicious files that exploit vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

Technical Details
Exploit:Java/Majava.B is a Generic Detection that identifies exploit files used to target and exploit vulnerabilities in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE).

If successfully used, exploits can provide an attacker with a wide range of possible actions, from viewing data on a restricted-user database to almost complete control of a compromised system.

The exploit files may be delivered by other malware, such as the Blackhole exploit kit.

For more information, please see:

Exploit Labs Weblog: Java Considered Harmful Threat Report H1 2012 (PDF)

Last update 22 July 2013

 

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