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Published Nov 17, 2010 | Updated Sep 15, 2017

Trojan:Java/Mesdeh

Detected by Microsoft Defender Antivirus

Aliases: JAVA/CV-2010-0094.E (Avira) Java.Exploit.CVE-2010-0094.A (BitDefender) Exploit-CVE2010-0094 (McAfee)

Summary

Trojan:Java/Mesdeh is the detection for a data file that is used by malware to exploit a vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE) discussed in CVE-2010-0094. Successful exploitation of the affected computer allows attackers to bypass Java sandbox restrictions and gain read and write access to the local file system.
To detect and remove this threat and other malicious software that may be installed in your computer, run a full-system scan with an up-to-date antivirus product such as the following:
 
 
For more information on antivirus software, see http://www.microsoft.com/windows/antivirus-partners/.
Update vulnerable applications
This threat exploits a known vulnerability in the Java Runtime Environment (JRE). After removing this threat, make sure that you install the updates available from the vendor. You can read more about this vulnerability from the following links:
 
Over time, multiple vulnerable versions of Java may remain in your computer in separate folders. It is "highly recommended" that users remove all older versions of Java as keeping the older versions on your system present a security risk. See the following FAQ article:
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