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CVE-2015-2590: Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

First published: Tue Jul 14 2015(Updated: )

An unspecified flaw was found in the Libraries component in OpenJDK. ObjectInputStream's readSerialData() could, in certain cases, incorrectly perform deserialization of data from serialized input. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/openjdk-8
8u442-ga-2
Oracle Java SE 7
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update95
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update75
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update80
Oracle Java SE 7=1.8.0-update_33
Oracle Java SE 7=1.8.0-update45
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update_95
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update_75
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update_80
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update_33
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update_45
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=15.04
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Debuginfo=11-sp4
openSUSE=13.1
openSUSE=13.2
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp3
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11-sp4
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12
Red Hat Satellite=5.6
Red Hat Satellite=5.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=6.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=6.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.1
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems=6.0_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=6.7_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.1_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.2_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.3_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.4_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for IBM Z Systems (s390x)=7.5_s390x
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian=6.0_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, big endian=7.0_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=6.7_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.1_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.2_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.3_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.4_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, Big Endian EUS=7.5_ppc64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian=7.0_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.1_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.2_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.3_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.4_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Power, little endian - Extended Update Support=7.5_ppc64le
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=5.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2015-2590?

    The severity of CVE-2015-2590 is critical with a severity value of 10.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2590?

    Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, and Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 are affected by CVE-2015-2590.

  • How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-2590?

    Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-2590 to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2590?

    You can find more information about CVE-2015-2590 on the Oracle website and the Trend Micro blog.

  • What is the remedy for CVE-2015-2590?

    Apply the patches provided by Oracle and ensure that you are using the latest version of Oracle Java SE or Java SE Embedded.

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