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CVE-2017-3533

First published: Tue Apr 18 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u141, 7u131 and 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121; JRockit: R28.3.13. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via FTP to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update141
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update131
Oracle JDK 6=1.8.0-update121
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update141
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update_131
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8.0-update_121
BEA JRockit=r28.3.13
redhat satellite=5.8
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.3
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.3
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.5
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.3
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=7.0
Red Hat IcedTea<3.4.0
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0

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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3533?

    CVE-2017-3533 is classified as a difficult to exploit vulnerability that could allow an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the affected system.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3533?

    To fix CVE-2017-3533, upgrading to a supported version of Oracle Java SE or removing the vulnerable version is recommended.

  • Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2017-3533?

    CVE-2017-3533 affects Java SE versions 6u141, 7u131, and 8u121, as well as Java SE Embedded version 8u121 and JRockit version R28.3.13.

  • Is CVE-2017-3533 related to networking vulnerabilities?

    Yes, CVE-2017-3533 is a vulnerability in the Networking component of Oracle Java SE.

  • Can CVE-2017-3533 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2017-3533 is difficult to exploit, but it does pose a potential risk of remote exploitation by an unauthenticated attacker.

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