CVE-2017-3511 Code injection in Java

High 7.7 Published 24 Apr 2017 Updated 4 Oct 2024

An attacker with local access can execute arbitrary code and take over Java SE, Java SE Embedded, or JRockit via the JCE component.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-3511?

CVE-2017-3511 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Oracle Jdk, published on 24 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

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).

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-3511?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Oracle Jrockit.

How do I fix CVE-2017-3511?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2017-3511 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-3511 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-78hf-xmwm-4cc2, MINI-q4wh-9rjw-q5hq, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-3511.