#VU7330 Information disclosure in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2017-3231

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7330

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3231

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to unknown error in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded related to the Networking component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted webpage read arbitrary files on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

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.