#VU8096 Privilege escalation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2017-10067

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8096

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10067

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 authenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges.

The weakness exists due to unknown error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and gain privileged access to the system.

Mitigation
Install update form 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.