CVE-2015-2625 in Java SE
Summary
by MITRE
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45; JRockit R28.3.6; and Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JSSE.
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Analysis
by VulDB Data Team • 06/02/2022
This vulnerability resides within Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded implementations, specifically affecting versions 6u95, 7u80, 8u45, JRockit R28.3.6, and Java SE Embedded versions 7u75 and 8u33. The issue manifests within the Java Secure Socket Extension component which handles secure communications over network connections. The unspecified nature of the vulnerability indicates a weakness in the cryptographic protocol handling or certificate validation mechanisms that could potentially allow attackers to compromise the confidentiality of data transmitted through secure channels.
The technical flaw operates at the JSSE layer where Java applications establish secure connections using protocols such as TLS and SSL. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability remotely to potentially intercept or manipulate encrypted communications, though the exact vector remains unspecified in the CVE description. This weakness likely involves improper handling of cryptographic parameters, certificate validation failures, or protocol downgrade attacks that could enable man-in-the-middle scenarios. The vulnerability represents a significant risk to any system relying on Java-based secure communications, particularly in enterprise environments where sensitive data flows through Java applications.
The operational impact of this vulnerability extends beyond simple data confidentiality breaches, potentially enabling attackers to access sensitive information, perform unauthorized transactions, or compromise entire secure communication channels. Organizations running affected Java versions may experience data leakage, unauthorized access to protected systems, and potential compromise of their security infrastructure. The remote nature of the attack means that threat actors can exploit this vulnerability from outside the network perimeter without requiring local access or credentials, making it particularly dangerous for web applications and services that depend on Java's secure socket capabilities.
Mitigation strategies should focus on immediate patching of affected Java installations to the latest supported versions from Oracle. Organizations must also implement network monitoring to detect potential exploitation attempts and consider disabling vulnerable protocols where possible. The vulnerability aligns with CWE-310 (Cryptographic Issues) and may map to ATT&CK techniques involving credential access and defense evasion. Additionally, implementing network segmentation and regular security assessments can help reduce the attack surface while awaiting full patch deployment across all affected systems.