CVE-2017-10293: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2017-10293: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Javadoc).

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Javadoc). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE 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 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 4, 2024, 16:54 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-10293 affects Oracle Java SE Javadoc in listed Java versions. The main business risk is client-side Java use where users can be induced to load untrusted Java content over HTTP. Successful exploitation could expose or modify some Java-accessible data, but it requires user interaction and is not described as actively exploited in the provided sources. Exposure is most likely on endpoints or applications that still run affected Java SE versions and rely on the Java sandbox for untrusted applets or Java Web Start content. Server-side Java deployments running only trusted code are explicitly described as not affected by this vulnerability pattern. Treat this as a targeted legacy Java exposure issue, not a broad server-side Java emergency. Prioritize removing affected client-side Java paths and updating any remaining Java installations that can process untrusted code from the internet. Mitigation focus: Inventory Java SE installations for 6u161, 7u151, 8u144, and 9.; Apply relevant Oracle CPU, Red Hat, Gentoo, or vendor Java updates.; Remove or disable Java applets and Java Web Start where not required..

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

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

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RHSA-2017:3047CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:3046CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201710-31CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20171019-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2017:2999CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144, 9Listed

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