CVE-2017-10281

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Java SE versions 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9 Java SE Embedded version 8u144 JRockit version R28.3.15

Description The issue allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, resulting in a partial denial of service. This can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications, sandboxed Java applets, or by supplying data to APIs in the specified component, such as through a web service.

Recommendations For Java SE versions 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Java SE Embedded version 8u144, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For JRockit version R28.3.15, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the Serialization component to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the affected APIs in the specified component until the issue is resolved.