CVE-2017-3526

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAXP). 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 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 3.0 Base Score 5.9 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H).

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 2.69% Top 15%
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Affected: Oracle Corporation Java
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References

Link Tags
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-03 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1117 vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2017-3236618.html vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1109 vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038286 vdb entry
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3858 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1108 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1204 vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97733 vdb entry third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1118 vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-01 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1119 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3526?
CVE-2017-3526 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3526?
To fix CVE-2017-3526, 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-2017-3526 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-3526 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~3% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3526?
CVE-2017-3526 affects Oracle Corporation Java.
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