CVE-2017-3241
CriticalSummary
A vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit components allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise these systems. The attacker can exploit this vulnerability by supplying data to APIs without using untrusted Java Web Start applications or untrusted Java applets.
Risk Assessment
The risk associated with this vulnerability includes the potential takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit systems, which can lead to serious consequences for data security and service availability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update to the latest versions of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability.
Original NVD description (English source)
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).