HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2017-10078
HIGH

CVE-2017-10078

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: August 8, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.1
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Scripting). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u131. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-10078 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 8.1.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)
debian linux
netapp16 product(s)
active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managerelement softwareoncommand balanceoncommand insightoncommand performance manageroncommand shiftoncommand unified managerplug-in for symantec netbackupsnapmanager+4
Oracle2 product(s)
jdkjre
phoenixcontact1 product(s)
fl mguard dm
Red Hat7 product(s)
satelliteenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstation
Source: NVD CPE · 43 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
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Security advisories & exploits
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Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
PATCHhttp://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.html
ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3919
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99752
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038931
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1789
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1790
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2469
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453
ADVISORYhttps://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2017-002
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-22
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170720-0001/
ADVISORYhttp://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3919
ADVISORYhttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99752
ADVISORYhttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038931
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1789
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1790
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2469
ADVISORYhttps://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453
ADVISORYhttps://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2017-002
ADVISORYhttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-22
ADVISORYhttps://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170720-0001/

All References (22)

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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3919Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99752Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038931Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1789Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1790Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2469Third Party Advisory
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https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:3453Third Party Advisory
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https://cert.vde.com/en-us/advisories/vde-2017-002Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-22Third Party Advisory
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https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20170720-0001/Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3919Third Party Advisory
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2017-3236622.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99752Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038931Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2017-10078
CVSS Score8.1 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected5 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 8, 2017

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2017-10078 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
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