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CVE-2017-10285

First published: Fri Oct 13 2017(Updated: )

A flaw was found in the privileged code used to handle unreferenced objects in the Target class in the RMI component of OpenJDK. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/openjdk-8
8u382-ga-2
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update161
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update151
Oracle JDK 6=1.8.0-update144
Oracle JDK 6=1.9.0
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update161
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update151
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8.0-update144
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.9.0
Debian GNU/Linux=7.0
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
Debian GNU/Linux=9.0
redhat satellite=5.8
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.5
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux eus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux server=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.7
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.7
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
netapp active iq unified manager windows>=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 e-series santricity storage manager
netapp e-series santricity Web services Web services proxy
NetApp 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 Oracle
netapp snapmanager sap
NetApp SteelStore
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-2017-10285?

    CVE-2017-10285 is considered to have high severity due to its potential to allow untrusted Java applications to bypass sandbox restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-10285?

    To fix CVE-2017-10285, you should update your Java SE or Java Runtime Environment to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10285?

    CVE-2017-10285 affects multiple versions of Oracle JDK and JRE, specifically 1.6.0-update161, 1.7.0-update151, and 1.8.0-update144, among others.

  • What could happen if CVE-2017-10285 is exploited?

    If exploited, CVE-2017-10285 could allow an attacker to execute untrusted code with elevated privileges, compromising the security of the host system.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-10285?

    While updating is the most effective solution for CVE-2017-10285, restricting the execution of untrusted Java applications may serve as a temporary workaround.

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