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CVE-2017-10347

First published: Mon Oct 16 2017(Updated: )

It was discovered that the implementation of the SimpleTimeZone class in the Serialization component of OpenJDK did not limit the amount of memory allocated when creating object instance 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 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
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0
redhat 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-2017-10347?

    The severity of CVE-2017-10347 is classified as high due to the potential for excessive memory allocation in affected Java applications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-10347?

    To fix CVE-2017-10347, ensure you update to a version of OpenJDK and Oracle JDK that contains the appropriate patches, specifically those released after October 2017.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-10347?

    CVE-2017-10347 affects multiple versions of OpenJDK and Oracle JDK, specifically 1.6.0-update161, 1.7.0-update151, and 1.8.0-update144.

  • What could happen if CVE-2017-10347 is exploited?

    If CVE-2017-10347 is exploited, an attacker can generate a specially crafted input that may lead to denial of service by consuming excessive system memory.

  • Is CVE-2017-10347 a remote attack vulnerability?

    Yes, CVE-2017-10347 can be exploited remotely, as it allows attackers to send crafted data to the affected Java applications.

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