Oracle Java SE 6u161/7u151/8u144 zlib numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Oracle Java SE 6u161/7u151/8u144. It has been declared as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component zlib. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2016-9841. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Oracle Java SE 6u161/7u151/8u144 (Programming Language Software). Affected is some unknown processing of the component zlib. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

inffast.c in zlib 1.2.8 might allow context-dependent attackers to have unspecified impact by leveraging improper pointer arithmetic.

The bug was discovered 12/05/2016. The weakness was released 10/19/2017 as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2016-9841 since 12/05/2016. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 169 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 103189 (AIX Java Advisory : java_apr2017_advisory.asc (April 2017 CPU)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family AIX Local Security Checks and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371397 (IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Multiple Security Vulnerabilities(swg22014202)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (103189) and SecurityFocus (BID 95131†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-101648, VDB-101649, VDB-101650 and VDB-101651. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 103189
Nessus Name: AIX Java Advisory : java_apr2017_advisory.asc (April 2017 CPU)
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities-HT208144
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Patch: github.com

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12/04/2016 🔍
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05/23/2017 +169 days 🔍
09/13/2017 +113 days 🔍
10/19/2017 +36 days 🔍
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01/04/2023 +1903 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - October 2017
Researcher: Trail
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-9841 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-9841
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-108156

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SecurityFocus: 95131 - zlib Multiple Denial of Service Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1039427

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Entryinfo

Created: 10/20/2017 00:02
Updated: 01/04/2023 08:51
Changes: 10/20/2017 00:02 (92), 11/27/2019 09:55 (1), 01/18/2021 16:01 (2), 01/18/2021 16:06 (1), 01/04/2023 08:51 (3)
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