CVE-2017-10116: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
It was discovered that the LDAPCertStore class in the Security component of OpenJDK followed LDAP referrals to arbitrary URLs. A specially-crafted LDAP referral URL could cause LDAPCertStore to communicate with non-LDAP servers.
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Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u151, 7u141 and 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131; JRockit: R28.3.14. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated 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 takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: 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 3.0 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10116?
The severity of CVE-2017-10116 is classified as difficult to exploit, affecting multiple versions of Oracle Java SE.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10116?
To fix CVE-2017-10116, upgrade to the latest version of Oracle Java SE that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-10116?
Affected versions include Java SE 6u151, 7u141, 8u131, and JRockit R28.3.14.
Is CVE-2017-10116 remotely exploitable?
Yes, CVE-2017-10116 can be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker remotely.
What products are impacted by CVE-2017-10116?
CVE-2017-10116 impacts Oracle JDK, Oracle JRE, and BEA JRockit among other software.