#VU6712 Remote code execution in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2017-3289

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6712

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3289

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

The weakness exists due to unknown error in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded related to the Hotspot component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted webpage, execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user and compromise vulnerable system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 6u131, 7u121, 8u111 - 8u112

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html

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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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.