Remote code execution in Oracle Java SE

1) Remote code execution

EUVDB-ID: #VU5579

Risk: Critical

CVSSv4.0: 9.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Red]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2590

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Memory corruption

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unknown error in Libraries component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full control of the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 6u95 - 8u45

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_se:6u95:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_se:7u80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:oracle:java_se:8u45:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.