1) Remote code execution

Severity: Critical

CVSSv3: 9.3 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:F/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]

CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2590

CWE-ID: CWE-119 - Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unknown error in Libraries component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full control of the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Java SE: 6 Update 95, 7 Update 75, 7 Update 80, 8 Update 33, 8 Update 45

CPE

• cpe:/a:oracle:java_se:8_update_33:
• cpe:/a:oracle:java_se:7_update_75:
• cpe:/a:oracle:java_se:8_update_45:
• cpe:/a:oracle:java_se:7_update_80:
• cpe:/a:oracle:java_se:6_update_95:

External links

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/cpujul2015-2367936.html

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. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.