CVE-2017-10243: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2017-10243: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAX-WS).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JAX-WS). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u151, 7u141 and 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131; JRockit: R28.3.14. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: 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 6.5 (Confidentiality and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 4, 2024, 17:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-10243 affects Oracle Java runtimes in the JAX-WS component. A remote unauthenticated attacker could cause limited data exposure or partial denial of service. It matters most for legacy Java deployments and products embedding the listed Java versions. Exposure is most likely where old Oracle Java, Java SE Embedded, or JRockit versions remain in servers, appliances, or applications using JAX-WS, web services, Java Web Start, or applets. Treat as a moderate legacy-platform risk. Prioritize internet-facing or partner-facing Java services, then embedded or vendor appliances. The business urgency is cleanup of old Java exposure rather than emergency response evidence from the supplied sources. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle July 2017 CPU updates or later vendor-provided Java security updates.; Patch Red Hat, Debian, Gentoo, NetApp, or other vendor-packaged Java dependencies per their advisories.; Replace or isolate systems that cannot move off the affected Java releases..

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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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
RHSA-2017:2481CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:2530CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:3453CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:2469CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u151, 7u141, 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131; JRockit: R28.3.14Listed

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