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CVE-2017-10281

First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )

It was discovered that the implementation of multiple classes in the Serialization component of OpenJDK did not limit the amount of memory allocated when creating object instances from a serialized form. A specially-crafted input could cause a Java application to use an excessive amount of memory when deserialized.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/openjdk-8
8u382-ga-2
Oracle Java SE 7=1.6.0-update161
Oracle Java SE 7=1.7.0-update151
Oracle Java SE 7=1.8.0-update144
Oracle Java SE 7=1.9.0
Oracle JRE=1.6.0-update161
Oracle JRE=1.7.0-update151
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update144
Oracle JRE=1.9.0
Oracle Java SE=r28.3.15
Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Linux=9.0
Red Hat Satellite=5.8
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.5
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager>=7.3
NetApp Active IQ Unified Manager for VMware vSphere>=9.5
NetApp Cloud Backup
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Management Plug-ins for VMware vCenter
NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller>=11.0<=11.70.1
NetApp SANtricity Storage Manager
NetApp E-Series SANtricity Web Services
NetApp Management Services for Element Software
NetApp OnCommand Balance
NetApp OnCommand Insight
NetApp OnCommand Performance Manager
NetApp OnCommand Shift
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for vSphere<=7.1
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for Windows<=7.1
NetApp OnCommand Unified Manager for 7-Mode
NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation
NetApp Plug-in for Symantec NetBackup
NetApp SnapManager for Oracle
NetApp SnapManager for SAP
NetApp SteelStore Cloud Integrated Storage
NetApp Storage Replication Adapter for Clustered Data ONTAP for VMware vSphere>=7.2
NetApp Storage Replication Adapter for Clustered Data ONTAP>=7.2
NetApp VASA Provider>=7.2
NetApp VASA Provider=6.0
NetApp Virtual Storage Console for VMware vSphere>=7.2
NetApp Virtual Storage Console for VMware vSphere=6.0

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-10281?

    CVE-2017-10281 is rated as critical due to its potential to cause excessive memory allocation leading to Denial of Service.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-10281?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-10281, it is recommended to update to the latest version of OpenJDK or Oracle JDK that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-10281?

    CVE-2017-10281 affects multiple versions of OpenJDK and Oracle JDK including versions 1.6.0_update161, 1.7.0_update151, and 1.8.0_update144.

  • What kind of attack is CVE-2017-10281 associated with?

    CVE-2017-10281 is associated with Denial of Service attacks due to unbounded memory consumption when processing specially crafted serialized objects.

  • Is CVE-2017-10281 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-10281 can be exploited remotely, making it a significant risk for applications exposed to untrusted inputs.

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