#VU7328 Information disclosure in Oracle Java SE


Published: 2017-07-05

Vulnerability identifier: #VU7328

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-5549

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to unknown error in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded related to the Libraries component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted webpage and read important files on the target system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 8u111 - 8u112, 7u121, 6u131


External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.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.


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