CVE-2011-3387

Description

The class file parser in IBM Java 1.4.2 SR13 FP9 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption or an infinite loop) via a crafted attribute length field in a class file, related to validation of a length field at the wrong time, a different vulnerability than CVE-2011-0311.

Category

4.0
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/69641 vdb entry
https://www-304.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg1PM42551 vendor advisory
http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2011-1265.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3387?
CVE-2011-3387 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-3387?
To fix CVE-2011-3387, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-3387 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-3387 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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