CVE-2017-3253

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: 2D). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a hang or frequently repeatable crash (complete DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. 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 v3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Availability impacts).

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.32% Top 25%

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Affected: Oracle Java SE

Affected: Oracle Java SE Embedded

Affected: Oracle JRockit

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
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
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95498	third party advisory vdb entry
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170119-0001/
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0269.html	vendor advisory
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-2017-3253?: CVE-2017-3253 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3253?: To fix CVE-2017-3253, 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-2017-3253 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-3253 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3253?: CVE-2017-3253 affects Oracle Java SE, Oracle Java SE Embedded, Oracle JRockit.