Vulnerability identifier: #VU6671

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-3539

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM AIX
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to modify information on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unknown error related to the Java SE, Java SE Embedded Security component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted webpage, access and modify arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

IBM AIX: 5.3 - 7.2

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External links
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_apr2017_advisory.asc

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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.