SB2015071403 - Remote code execution in Oracle Java SE
Published: July 14, 2015 Updated: February 1, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015071403
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Remote code execution (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-2590)
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.