#VU8088 Security restrictions bypass in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2017-10105

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8088

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10105

CWE-ID: CWE-264

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 attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The weakness exists due to unknown error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, bypass security restrictions and modify arbitrary data on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 6u151, 7u141, 8u131

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External links
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.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.