CVE-2017-3289 is a critical vulnerability in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded, specifically affecting versions 7u121, 8u112, and 8u111 respectively, within the Hotspot subcomponent. This easily exploitable flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to achieve complete system takeover of affected Java deployments, particularly those running sandboxed applications or applets that load untrusted code. A successful attack requires user interaction, and while the vulnerability resides in Java, it can significantly impact additional products. With a CVSS v3.0 Base Score of 9.6 (Critical), this vulnerability presents a high risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The attack vector is network-based with low attack complexity, but it requires user interaction to succeed. The scope is changed, meaning impacts can extend beyond the vulnerable component. Despite its critical severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, nor is public exploit code available in Metasploit, Nuclei, or ExploitDB. Community discussion and media coverage for this CVE are minimal, indicating a lack of widespread attention or public awareness regarding its potential impact.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7:update_121:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8:update_111:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8:update_112:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7:update_121:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8:update_111:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.