7.5
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-1541: Input Validation

First published: Fri Sep 01 2017(Updated: )

A flaw in the AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 JRE/SDK installp and updatep packages prevented the java.security, java.policy and javaws.policy files from being updated correctly. IBM X-Force ID: 130809.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-1541?

    CVE-2017-1541 has a medium severity as it affects the Java installation and can lead to improper policy file updates.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-1541?

    To fix CVE-2017-1541, apply the latest IBM AIX updates or patches that address this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of AIX are affected by CVE-2017-1541?

    CVE-2017-1541 affects IBM AIX versions 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2017-1541?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2017-1541 include incorrect policy configurations that could lead to security misconfigurations.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-1541?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-1541, so applying the patch is the recommended solution.

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