CVE-2017-3241

Public Exploit

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: RMI). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

Category

9.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 80.36% Top 5%
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Affected: Oracle Java SE
Affected: Oracle Java SE Embedded
Affected: Oracle JRockit
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References

Link Tags
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0338.html vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3782 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0176.html vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-65 vendor advisory
https://erpscan.io/advisories/erpscan-17-006-oracle-openjdk-java-serialization-dos-vulnerability/
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0180.html vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037637 vdb entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-01 vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0175.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0177.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0263.html vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1216 vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170119-0001/
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0269.html vendor advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41145/ exploit
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95488 vdb entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html patch vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0337.html vendor advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0336.html vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3241?
CVE-2017-3241 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3241?
To fix CVE-2017-3241, 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-2017-3241 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-3241 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~80% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3241?
CVE-2017-3241 affects Oracle Java SE, Oracle Java SE Embedded, Oracle JRockit.
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