CVE-2017-3262: Medium severity Oracle JDK vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2017
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 8u121 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Java Mission Control component (CVE-2017-3262). Upstream has CVSS scored this issue as: 5.3/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

External Reference:

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html#AppendixJAVA

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java Mission Control). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u112. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE accessible data. Note: Applies to Java Mission Control Installation. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Confidentiality impacts).

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el6_8
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el6_8
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el7_3
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el7_3
Oracle JDK=1.8-update_112
ORACLE JRE=1.8-update_112

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el6_8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade redhat/java to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.121-1jpp.1.el7_3
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Oracle Java SE (Java Mission Control) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8u121
  4. Compensating control

    If using Java Mission Control, treat it as exposed via multiple network-accessible protocols because the vulnerability is remotely exploitable by unauthenticated attackers.

Event History

Jan 17, 2017
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
10:46 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3262?

CVE-2017-3262 has a CVSS score of 5.3, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-3262?

To fix CVE-2017-3262, update your Java installation to version 1.8.0_121 or later.

3

Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2017-3262?

CVE-2017-3262 affects Oracle JDK and JRE versions prior to 1.8.0_121.

4

Is CVE-2017-3262 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2017-3262 is classified as having a network attack vector, allowing potential remote exploitation.

5

What components are involved in CVE-2017-3262?

CVE-2017-3262 specifically affects the Java Mission Control component in Oracle Java SE.

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