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Untrusted Search Path Affecting java-1.8.0-openjdk-src package, versions <1:1.8.0.131-2.b11.el7_3

Severity

 Recommended
medium

Based on Red Hat Enterprise Linux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.18% (56th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-RHEL7-JAVA180OPENJDKSRC-4727991
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed18 Apr 2017
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Introduced: 18 Apr 2017

CVE-2017-3511  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-426  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade RHEL:7 java-1.8.0-openjdk-src to version 1:1.8.0.131-2.b11.el7_3 or higher.
This issue was patched in RHSA-2017:1108.

NVD Description

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

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JCE). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u131 and 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121; JRockit: R28.3.13. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit executes 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 takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. 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 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).