CVE-2015-2596
First published: Wed Jul 15 2015(Updated: )
Oracle Java SE 7u85 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Hotspot component (<a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-2596">CVE-2015-2596</a>). Upstream has CVSSv2 scored this issue as: 4.3/AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N External Reference: <a href="http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA">http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA</a>
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK 6 | =1.7.0-update80 | |
| Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE) | =1.7.0-update_80 |
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Reference Links
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-2596
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1242.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1243288
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00039.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00046.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00047.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1242.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75887
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032910
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2596?
CVE-2015-2596 has a CVSSv2 score of 4.3, indicating a moderate severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2015-2596?
To fix CVE-2015-2596, update your Oracle JDK or JRE to version 1.7.0-update85 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-2596?
CVE-2015-2596 affects Oracle JDK version 1.7.0-update80 and Oracle JRE version 1.7.0-update80.
Is CVE-2015-2596 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2015-2596 can be exploited remotely as it affects the Hotspot component of Java.
What components does CVE-2015-2596 relate to?
CVE-2015-2596 relates specifically to vulnerabilities in the Hotspot component of Oracle Java.
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