CVE-2017-1541: Input Validation
Published Oct 3, 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.
Affected Software
4 affected components
IBM AIX=5.3
IBM AIX=6.1
IBM AIX=7.1
IBM AIX=7.2
Event History
Oct 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
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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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-1541?
To fix CVE-2017-1541, apply the latest IBM AIX updates or patches that address this vulnerability.
3
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.
4
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.
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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.