Vulnerability identifier: #VU8871
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
JRockit
Server applications /
Web servers
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries /
Software for developers
Vendor: Oracle
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition.
The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Serialization component. A remote attacker can trigger partial denial of service.
Mitigation
The vulnerability is addressed in the following version: 8u151.
Vulnerable software versions
JRockit: r28.3.15
Oracle Java SE: 6u161, 9, 8u144, 7u151
External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2017-3236626.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.