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CVE-2017-3511

OpenJDK: untrusted extension directories search path in Launcher (JCE, 8163528)

Severity Score

7.7
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

*EPSS

Affected Versions

*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JCE). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u131 and 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121; JRockit: R28.3.13. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit executes to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Vulnerabilidad en el componente Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit de Oracle Java SE (subcomponente: JCE). Versiones compatibles que son afectadas son Java SE: 7u131 y 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121; JRockit: R28.3.13.Vulnerabilidad dificil de explotar permite a atacante autenticado con conexión a la infraestructura donde Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit ejecuta comprometer Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Los ataques exitosos requieren la interacción humana de una persona más que un atacante y mientras la vulnerabilidad está en los ataques de Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, pueden afectar significativamente a otros productos. Los ataques exitosos de esta vulnerabilidad pueden resultar en la adquisición de Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Nota: Se aplica a la implementación de cliente y servidor de Java. Esta vulnerabilidad puede ser explotada a través de aplicaciones de Java Web Start y de Java. También se puede explotar mediante el suministro de datos a las API en el Componente especificado sin utilizar aplicaciones de Java Web Start en modo recinto de seguridad o complementos de Java protegidos, como a través de un servicio web.. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Impactos de disponibilidad). Vector CVSS: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

An untrusted library search path flaw was found in the JCE component of OpenJDK. A local attacker could possibly use this flaw to cause a Java application using JCE to load an attacker-controlled library and hence escalate their privileges.

A code injection through DLL sideloading vulnerability exists in 64-bit Oracle Java.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Partial
Integrity
Partial
Availability
Partial
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2016-12-06 CVE Reserved
  • 2017-04-21 CVE Published
  • 2023-03-07 EPSS Updated
  • 2024-08-05 CVE Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-426: Untrusted Search Path
CAPEC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions
Vendor Product Version Other Status
Vendor Product Version Other Status <-- --> Vendor Product Version Other Status
Oracle
Search vendor "Oracle"
Jdk
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk"
1.6
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" and version "1.6"
update_141
Affected
Oracle
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Jdk
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk"
1.7
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" and version "1.7"
update_131
Affected
Oracle
Search vendor "Oracle"
Jdk
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk"
1.8
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jdk" and version "1.8"
update_121
Affected
Oracle
Search vendor "Oracle"
Jre
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre"
1.6
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" and version "1.6"
update_141
Affected
Oracle
Search vendor "Oracle"
Jre
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre"
1.7
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" and version "1.7"
update_131
Affected
Oracle
Search vendor "Oracle"
Jre
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre"
1.8
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jre" and version "1.8"
update_121
Affected
Oracle
Search vendor "Oracle"
Jrockit
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jrockit"
r28.3.13
Search vendor "Oracle" for product "Jrockit" and version "r28.3.13"
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Affected