8.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-3514

First published: Mon Apr 24 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u141, 7u131 and 8u121. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. 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 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle JDK 6=1.6-update_141
Oracle JDK 6=1.7-update_131
Oracle JDK 6=1.8-update_121
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6-update_141
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7-update_131
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8-update_121
BEA JRockit=r28.3.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3514?

    The severity of CVE-2017-3514 is rated as high with a score of 8.3.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3514?

    To fix CVE-2017-3514, you should update your Oracle Java SE installation to the latest version provided by Oracle.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3514?

    CVE-2017-3514 affects Java SE versions 6u141, 7u131, and 8u121 as well as their corresponding JRE and JRockit versions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2017-3514?

    An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2017-3514.

  • What component does CVE-2017-3514 affect?

    CVE-2017-3514 specifically affects the AWT component of the Oracle Java SE.

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