CVE-2015-2628: Critical severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
It was discovered that the IIOPInputStream class in the CORBA component in OpenJDK failed to properly check object field types. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
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Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, and Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via vectors related to CORBA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-2628?
The severity of CVE-2015-2628 is critical with a severity value of 10.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2015-2628?
Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, as well as Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 are affected.
How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2015-2628?
Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2015-2628 through vectors related to CORBA.
What are the remediation options for CVE-2015-2628 on Ubuntu?
You can remedy CVE-2015-2628 on Ubuntu by updating to OpenJDK 6u96, 7u85, or 8u51.
What are the reference links for CVE-2015-2628?
You can find the reference links for CVE-2015-2628 [here](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html#AppendixJAVA) and [here](https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1230.html).