Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Remote Code Execution
CVE-2015-2590 is a critical-severity vulnerability in JDK from Oracle, with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 out of 10. It can be exploited remotely over the network by an unauthenticated attacker, without any action from a user. Affected JDK versions: 1.6.0; 1.7.0; 1.8.0. The record does not name a fixed version, so check the vendor advisory. CISA added it to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue on March 3, 2022, which means attacks have been observed in the wild.
Attackers are already exploiting this vulnerability, according to CISA.
What to do
- Check which version of JDK you run against the affected versions below, and install the vendor's latest release.
- CISA's required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Read the advisory on oracle.com for workarounds and exact fixed builds.
- Until you can update, restrict network access to the affected service so it is not reachable from untrusted networks.
Affected products and versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle | JDK | 1.6.0; 1.7.0; 1.8.0 | Not stated |
| Oracle | JRE | 1.6.0; 1.7.0; 1.8.0 | Not stated |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04; 14.04; 15.04 | Not stated |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0; 8.0 | Not stated |
| SUSE | Linux Enterprise Debuginfo | 11 | Not stated |
| openSUSE | Opensuse | 13.1; 13.2 | Not stated |
| SUSE | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11; 12 | Not stated |
| SUSE | Linux Enterprise Server | 12 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Satellite | 5.6; 5.7 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 5.0; 6.0; 7.0 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux EUS | 6.6; 6.7; 7.1; 7.2; 7.3; 7.4; 7.5 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux For IBM Z Systems | 6.0_s390x | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux For IBM Z Systems EUS | 6.7_s390x; 7.1_s390x; 7.2_s390x; 7.3_s390x; 7.4_s390x; 7.5_s390x | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian | 6.0_ppc64; 7.0_ppc64 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian EUS | 6.7_ppc64; 7.1_ppc64; 7.2_ppc64; 7.3_ppc64; 7.4_ppc64; 7.5_ppc64 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian | 7.0_ppc64le | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian EUS | 7.1_ppc64le; 7.2_ppc64le; 7.3_ppc64le; 7.4_ppc64le; 7.5_ppc64le | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux Server | 5.0; 6.0; 7.0 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux Server AUS | 6.6; 7.3; 7.4; 7.6; 7.7 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux Server TUS | 6.6; 7.3; 7.6; 7.7 | Not stated |
| Red Hat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 5.0; 6.0; 7.0 | Not stated |
Version data comes from NVD's product matching. Confirm against the vendor advisory before deciding you are unaffected.
How the severity score breaks down
- Attack vector
- NetworkCan be exploited remotely over a network, including the internet.
- Attack complexity
- LowNo special conditions are needed; the attack works reliably.
- Privileges required
- NoneNo account or login is needed.
- User interaction
- NoneNo action by a victim is required.
- Scope
- UnchangedImpact stays within the vulnerable component.
- Confidentiality
- HighAll data handled by the component can be read.
- Integrity
- HighData or code can be modified at will.
- Availability
- HighThe component can be taken down completely.
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Scored by NVD.
| Scoring system | Score | Severity | Scored by |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | NVD |
| CVSS 3.1 | 9.8 | Critical | CISA (ADP) |
| CVSS 2.0 | 10.0 | High | NVD |
Official description
Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, and Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4732.
Source: the CVE record as published by its numbering authority, via NVD and CVE.org.
Timeline
- CVE record published.
- Added to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue.
- Deadline for US federal agencies to remediate, set by CISA.
- CISA published its SSVC assessment (exploitation: active, automatable: yes, technical impact: total).
- Record last changed materially (score, affected products, status or references).
References
Third-party and government advisories
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00039.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00040.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00046.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00047.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1228.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1229.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1230.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1241.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1242.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1243.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1485.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1486.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1488.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1526.htmlThird Party Advisory
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1544.htmlThird Party Advisory
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