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CVE-2017-3544

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 SMTP 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
Android
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
Debian=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
Android=4.4.4
Android=5.0.2
Android=5.1.1
Android=6.0
Android=6.0.1
Android=7.0
Android=7.1.1
Android=7.1.2

Remedy

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

Remedy

https://source.android.com/security/bulletin/2017-07-01

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-3544?

    The severity of CVE-2017-3544 is classified as difficult to exploit, allowing unauthenticated attackers to potentially execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-3544?

    To fix CVE-2017-3544, upgrade your Oracle Java SE or JRockit to the latest patched version as recommended by Oracle.

  • Which versions of Java are affected by CVE-2017-3544?

    Affected versions include Oracle Java SE 6u141, 7u131, 8u121 and JRockit R28.3.13.

  • Does CVE-2017-3544 affect Google Android?

    Yes, CVE-2017-3544 affects specific versions of Google Android that utilize vulnerable Java components.

  • Is CVE-2017-3544 related to networking vulnerabilities in Java?

    Yes, CVE-2017-3544 is a vulnerability in the Networking component of Java SE, affecting secure communication.

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