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CVE-2017-3252

MEDIUMEPSS 78th pctl
5.8
CVSS v3
NVD

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAAS). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.8 (Integrity impacts).

How to fix

Remediation Available
openjdk-8Debian
Fixed in:8u121-b13-1CVE-2017-3252
icedtea-7-jre-jamvmUbuntu
Fixed in:7u121-2.6.8-1ubuntu0.14.04.3USN-3194-1
openjdk-7Ubuntu
Fixed in:7u121-2.6.8-1ubuntu0.14.04.3USN-3194-1
openjdk-7-jdkUbuntu
Fixed in:7u121-2.6.8-1ubuntu0.14.04.3USN-3194-1
openjdk-7-jreUbuntu
Fixed in:7u121-2.6.8-1ubuntu0.14.04.3USN-3194-1
openjdk-7-jre-headlessUbuntu
Fixed in:7u121-2.6.8-1ubuntu0.14.04.3USN-3194-1
openjdk-7-jre-zeroUbuntu
Fixed in:7u121-2.6.8-1ubuntu0.14.04.3USN-3194-1
openjdk-8Ubuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1
openjdk-8-jdkUbuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1
openjdk-8-jdk-headlessUbuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1
openjdk-8-jreUbuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1
openjdk-8-jre-headlessUbuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1
openjdk-8-jre-jamvmUbuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1
openjdk-8-jre-zeroUbuntu
Fixed in:8u121-b13-0ubuntu1.16.04.2USN-3179-1

Remediation is compiled from vendor and distribution security advisories. Always confirm against the linked source for your exact version and platform.

CVSS v3 Vector

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionRequired
ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N

Exploit Intelligence

1.93%probability of exploitation in 30 days
78thpercentile

Elevated risk: more likely to be exploited than 78% of all known CVEs.

References

Vendor Advisory1
Third-Party Advisory1
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