Oracle Java Uninitialized Memory Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

January 24th, 2017
ZDI-17-057 ZDI-CAN-4018

CVE ID

CVE-2017-3289

CVSS Score

6.8 AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Affected Vendors

Oracle

Affected Products

Java

Vulnerability Details


This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of Oracle Java. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file.

The specific flaw exists within the creation of an object without proper initialization. Due to this uninitialized memory, it is possible for untrusted code to gain access to privileged methods and properties. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code under the context of the process.

Additional Details

Oracle has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2017-2881727.html

Disclosure Timeline

  • 2016-09-27 - Vulnerability reported to vendor
  • 2017-01-24 - Coordinated public release of advisory

Credit

XOR19

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