Oracle Java SE 6u131/7u121/8u112 Networking memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Oracle Java SE 6u131/7u121/8u112. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Networking. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-3261. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Oracle Java SE 6u131/7u121/8u112 (Programming Language Software) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component Networking. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The bug was discovered 01/17/2017. The weakness was disclosed 01/19/2017 with Oracle as Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at oracle.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-3261 since 12/06/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 2 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 96628 (Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2017 CPU) (SWEET32)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 371523 (IBM Cognos Business Intelligence Server Multiple Vulnerabilities (swg22004036)).

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 (96628) and SecurityFocus (BID 95566†). The entries VDB-92811, VDB-92879, VDB-93546 and VDB-95550 are pretty similar. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 96628
Nessus Name: Oracle Java SE Multiple Vulnerabilities (January 2017 CPU) (SWEET32)
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OpenVAS ID: 703782
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3782-1 (openjdk-7 - security update)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: oracle.com

Advisory: Oracle Critical Patch Update Advisory - January 2017
Organization: Oracle
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-3261 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-3261
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-95692

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SecurityFocus: 95566 - Oracle Java SE CVE-2017-3261 Remote Security Vulnerability
OSVDB: - CVE-2017-3261 - Oracle - Multiple Products - Unspecified Issue
SecurityTracker: 1037637

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Entryinfo

Created: 01/19/2017 14:16
Updated: 05/15/2026 12:37
Changes: 01/19/2017 14:16 (88), 07/31/2020 20:50 (7), 11/02/2022 14:25 (4), 05/15/2026 12:37 (15)
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