CVE-2017-3533: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2017-3533: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networki...

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Networking). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u141, 7u131 and 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121; JRockit: R28.3.13. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via FTP to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. 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 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 7, 2024, 16:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a low-severity integrity issue in older Oracle Java and JRockit networking code. An unauthenticated network attacker using FTP could, in difficult conditions, alter some data reachable by the affected Java runtime. The main business concern is legacy Java still present in servers, embedded systems, or old client applet/Web Start environments. Exposure is most likely in legacy estates running the affected Java or JRockit versions, especially applications using Java networking or FTP handling. The source also states client and server deployments may be affected, including sandboxed Java Web Start applications and applets. Treat this as legacy-risk cleanup, not an emergency response, unless affected Java versions support critical or exposed systems. The practical priority is finding and retiring obsolete Java installations and applying vendor-maintained updates. Mitigation focus: Identify affected Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit versions in asset inventories.; Apply Oracle or operating-system vendor updates referenced by the relevant advisories.; Prioritize removal or upgrade of obsolete Java Web Start and applet dependencies..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 05:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 24, 2017, 19:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
RHSA-2017:1221CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201705-03CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2017:1220CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1117CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1109CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1108CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1204CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1118CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
GLSA-201707-01CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
RHSA-2017:1222CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:3453CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2017:1119CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u141, 7u131, 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121; JRockit: R28.3.13Listed

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