CVE-2017-10357: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
It was discovered that the implementation of the ObjectInputStream class 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 component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serialization). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9; Java SE Embedded: 8u144. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. 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. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). 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-2017-10357?
CVE-2017-10357 has a severity rating of medium, as it can lead to denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10357?
To fix CVE-2017-10357, update to the latest version of OpenJDK or Oracle JDK that addresses this vulnerability.
What types of Java applications are affected by CVE-2017-10357?
Applications that use the ObjectInputStream class for deserialization and do not properly validate input are vulnerable to CVE-2017-10357.
Is CVE-2017-10357 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2017-10357 can be exploited remotely by an attacker who sends a specially-crafted serialized input to an affected application.
What versions of JDK are impacted by CVE-2017-10357?
CVE-2017-10357 affects multiple versions including Oracle JDK 6, 7, 8 and 9, as well as OpenJDK 8.