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Improper Input Validation Affecting java-1.8.0-openjdk-headless package, versions <1:1.8.0.121-0.b13.el7_3

Severity

 Recommended
critical

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.33% (72nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-JAVA180OPENJDKHEADLESS-2077053
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed17 Jan 2017
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Introduced: 17 Jan 2017

CVE-2017-3252  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 java-1.8.0-openjdk-headless to version 1:1.8.0.121-0.b13.el7_3 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream java-1.8.0-openjdk-headless package and not the java-1.8.0-openjdk-headless package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAAS). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 5.8 (Integrity impacts).

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