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CVE-2017-3539

First published: Tue Apr 18 2017(Updated: )

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u141, 7u131 and 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. 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 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

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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
redhat satellite=5.8
Debian GNU/Linux=8.0
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

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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-2017-3539?

    CVE-2017-3539 is rated as a difficult to exploit vulnerability, posing a significant risk to affected Oracle Java SE components.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3539?

    To fix CVE-2017-3539, update to the latest version of Oracle Java SE provided for your affected version.

  • Which versions of Oracle Java are affected by CVE-2017-3539?

    CVE-2017-3539 affects Oracle Java SE versions 6u141, 7u131, and 8u121, as well as Java SE Embedded 8u121.

  • Can CVE-2017-3539 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-3539 can potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker with network access.

  • What components are impacted by CVE-2017-3539?

    CVE-2017-3539 impacts the Security subcomponent of Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded.

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