CVE-2017-10281: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
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.
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Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serialization). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9; Java SE Embedded: 8u144; JRockit: R28.3.15. 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 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
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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.