Vulnerability in Java SE and JRockit by Oracle
CVE-2017-3253

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Oracle
Status
Java Se
Java Se Embedded
Jrockit
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2017

Summary

Multiple versions of Oracle's Java SE and JRockit contain a vulnerability in the 2D component that can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access via various protocols. This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access resulting in repeated crashes or hangs of the affected Java components. Exploitability occurs through methods including sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets, or directly through APIs, affecting both client and server deployments. Organizations using the affected versions should prioritize applying security updates to mitigate potential disruptions.

Affected Version(s)

Java SE 6u131

Java SE 7u121

Java SE 8u112

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0338.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3782
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_DEBIAN
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0176.html
vendor-advisoryx_refsource_REDHAT

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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