CVE-2017-10081: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2017-10081: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u151, 7u141 and 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 4, 2024, 19:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a Java client-side sandbox weakness in Oracle Java Hotspot. It matters mainly where users can launch untrusted Java applets or Web Start applications. An attacker would need to convince a user to interact, and the documented impact is limited integrity modification, not data theft or outage. Exposure is most likely on legacy endpoints, kiosk-like systems, or embedded deployments that still run the listed Java versions and permit sandboxed Java applets or Web Start code from untrusted sources. Modern server-side Java applications are unlikely to be exposed if they only run trusted code. Treat as a targeted legacy-risk cleanup, not a broad emergency. Prioritize user-facing systems that can run untrusted Java content, because those are the deployments Oracle says are in scope. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java SE and Java SE Embedded versions against the affected builds.; Apply updates from Oracle CPU July 2017 or relevant OS/vendor advisories.; Disable Java applets and Web Start for untrusted internet content where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 21:41 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Aug 8, 2017, 15:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
RHSA-2017:1791CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1790CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170720-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2017:1789CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:2424CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1792CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201709-22CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u151, 7u141, 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131Listed

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