Security readout for executives and security teams
CVE-2015-2590 is a critical Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded vulnerability that can let a remote attacker affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The source description does not disclose the attack vector beyond Java Libraries. The bundle marks it as CISA KEV, so known exploitation should be assumed, but current exploitation details are not provided. Exposure is likely where the listed legacy Oracle Java SE or Java SE Embedded versions remain installed, bundled, or runtime-dependent. Server workloads, desktop endpoints, build systems, and embedded Java deployments should all be checked. The bundle does not identify specific applications or operating-system packages as universally affected. Treat this as urgent legacy-risk cleanup. The score is critical and the KEV flag indicates known exploitation. The main business issue is unmanaged Java remaining inside old applications, servers, or embedded systems where normal patching may not see it. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove affected Java versions from assets and packaged applications.; Apply Oracle or operating-system vendor updates for Java packages.; Prioritize internet-facing, browser-exposed, and embedded Java deployments..
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Critical
- CVSS
- 9.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- Yes
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H3.95.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
9.8CriticalVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- GLSA-201603-11CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- GLSA-201603-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2015-2590CVE reference · government-resource
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