CVE-2017-3261

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Java SE versions 6u131, 7u121, and 8u112 Java SE Embedded version 8u111

Description The issue is related to a vulnerability in the Java SE and Java SE Embedded component, specifically in the Networking subcomponent. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE and Java SE Embedded, resulting in unauthorized read access to a subset of accessible data. The attack requires human interaction from a person other than the attacker. The vulnerability applies to Java deployments that load and run untrusted code, such as sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, and rely on the Java sandbox for security.

Recommendations For Java SE versions 6u131, 7u121, and 8u112, update to a version that contains the fix for this vulnerability. For Java SE Embedded version 8u111, update to a version that contains the fix for this vulnerability. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to untrusted code and sandboxed applications until a patch is available. Avoid using the affected Java deployments in environments where sensitive data is handled, until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.