CVE-2015-2601: Medium severity oracle java se vulnerability
It was discovered that the JCE (Java Cryptography Extension) component in OpenJDK failed to use constant time comparisons in multiple cases. An attacker could possibly use these flaws to disclose sensitive information by measuring time used to perform operations using these non-constant time comparisons.
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Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, JRockit R28.3.6, and Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JCE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2601?
The severity of CVE-2015-2601 is medium with a severity value of 5.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2601?
Oracle Java SE versions 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, JRockit R28.3.6, and Java SE Embedded versions 7u75 and 8u33 are affected.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-2601?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-2601 to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JCE.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-2601?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-2601 at the following references: [http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA), [https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1230.html](https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1230.html), [https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1229.html](https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1229.html).
How do I fix CVE-2015-2601?
To fix CVE-2015-2601, it is recommended to apply the patches provided by Oracle. Please refer to the references for the specific patches.