CVE-2017-10281: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2017-10281: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serializ...

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serialization). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9; Java SE Embedded: 8u144; JRockit: R28.3.15. 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 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 4, 2024, 16:55 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-10281 is an Oracle Java serialization vulnerability that can let an unauthenticated network attacker cause partial denial of service. The documented impact is availability only, not data theft or code execution. Exposure matters most where older Java, Java SE Embedded, or JRockit runtimes remain in production. Likely exposure is legacy Java runtimes reachable over network protocols, including systems processing serialized data through APIs or web services. The source also notes sandboxed Java Web Start applications and applets as possible paths. Current exposure depends on whether these old runtimes remain deployed. Treat as a moderate legacy-runtime risk. It is not documented here as actively exploited, but unauthenticated network reachability and low attack complexity justify cleanup during normal patch cycles, with higher priority for internet-facing or business-critical Java services. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit versions across servers and endpoints.; Apply Oracle or distribution security updates referenced for this CVE.; Retire unsupported Java 6, Java 7, and JRockit deployments where possible..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 20:36 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 19, 2017, 17:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
RHSA-2017:3047CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201711-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
DSA-4015CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
RHSA-2017:3267CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:2998CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:3268CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:3046CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201710-31CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2017:3264CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
DSA-4048CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
RHSA-2017:3453CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:3392CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
[debian-lts-announce] 20171123 [SECURITY] [DLA 1187-1] openjdk-7 security updateCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171019-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2017:2999CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

Affected products

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144, 9; Java SE Embedded: 8u144; JRockit: R28.3.15Listed

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