CVE Catalog
CVE-2017-1376
CriticalSummary
A flaw in the IBM J9 VM class verifier allows untrusted code to disable the security manager and elevate its privileges.
Risk Assessment
The organization may be exposed to malicious code running with elevated privileges, potentially leading to serious security breaches.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest version of IBM J9 VM and implement additional security measures.
Original NVD description (English source)
A flaw in the IBM J9 VM class verifier allows untrusted code to disable the security manager and elevate its privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 126873.