CVE-2017-3261

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111. Easily exploitable 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 read access to a subset 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 v3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts).

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.95% Top 25%

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Affected: n/a Java JavaSE:6u131;7u121;8u112;JavaSEEmbedded:8u111

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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95566	vdb entry third party 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
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-2017-3261?: CVE-2017-3261 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3261?: To fix CVE-2017-3261, 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-2017-3261 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3261 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-3261?: CVE-2017-3261 affects n/a Java JavaSE:6u131;7u121;8u112;JavaSEEmbedded:8u111.