CVE-2017-3539: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2017-3539: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u141, 7u131 and 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121. Difficult to exploit 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 3.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 7, 2024, 16:12 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-3539 is a low-severity Oracle Java sandbox issue affecting older Java SE and Java SE Embedded releases. It matters mainly where users run untrusted Java Web Start applications or applets. Successful exploitation requires user interaction and could allow limited unauthorized data modification within Java-accessible data. Exposure is most likely in legacy desktop or embedded environments still allowing sandboxed Java Web Start applications or applets from untrusted sources. Server-side Java deployments that load only administrator-installed trusted code are stated as not affected by this issue. Treat this as legacy Java hygiene rather than an emergency. Remediate during normal patch cycles unless the organization still permits untrusted Java applets or Web Start content, in which case prioritize affected user-facing endpoints. Mitigation focus: Apply Oracle April 2017 CPU guidance or relevant Linux vendor security updates.; Prioritize systems running Java SE 6u141, 7u131, 8u121, or Embedded 8u121.; Reduce or disable use of untrusted Java applets and Web Start applications..

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)

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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

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Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u141, 7u131, 8u121; Java SE Embedded: 8u121Listed

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