CVE-2017-3511

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Java SE versions 7u131 and 8u121 Java SE Embedded version 8u121 JRockit version R28.3.13

Description A difficult to exploit vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component allows an 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 may significantly impact additional products. The vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets, or 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. Successful attacks can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit.

Recommendations For Java SE version 7u131, update to a version that contains a fix for this issue. For Java SE version 8u121, update to a version that contains a fix for this issue. For Java SE Embedded version 8u121, update to a version that contains a fix for this issue. For JRockit version R28.3.13, update to a version that contains a fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the JCE component until a patch is available. Avoid using sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets until the issue is resolved.