CVE-2006-2426 | Sun Java JRE up to 1.5.0 Update 6 Applet Font.createFont denial of service (EDB-27882 / Nessus ID 67831)
A vulnerability was found in Sun Java JRE up to 1.5.0 Update 6. It has been classified as critical. This affects the function Font.createFont of the component Applet Handler. The manipulation leads to denial of service.
This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2006-2426. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to replace the affected component with an alternative.