CVE-2017-10243: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Oracle Java SE 6u161, 7u151, and 8u141 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the JAX-WS component (CVE-2017-10243). Upstream has CVSS scored this issue as: 6.5/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
External Reference:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html#AppendixJAVA
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Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAX-WS). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u151, 7u141 and 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131; JRockit: R28.3.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) 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 6.5 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10243?
CVE-2017-10243 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10243?
To fix CVE-2017-10243, update affected Oracle Java SE, JRE, or JRockit versions to the latest patched version.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10243?
Affected versions of CVE-2017-10243 include Java SE 6u151, 7u141, 8u131, and JRockit R28.3.14.
What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2017-10243?
Exploitation of CVE-2017-10243 can lead to unauthorized remote code execution on the affected systems.
Is CVE-2017-10243 still a risk today?
Even though CVE-2017-10243 has been patched, systems running outdated versions remain at risk and should be upgraded.