Vulnerability identifier: #VU12354
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
IBM Java SDK
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to allowing untrusted code running under a security manager. A remote attacker can gain root privileges.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
IBM Java SDK: 7.1 - 8.0
External links
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138823
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.