Is CVE-2017-10198 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-10198 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-10198 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-10198 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-10198?

CVE-2017-10198 has a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

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CVE-2017-10198

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

6.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u151, 7u141 and 8u131; Java SE Embedded: 8u131; JRockit: R28.3.14. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit 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 6.8 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-10198 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.8.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityHigh

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionNone

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityNone

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/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

Oracle3 product(s)

jdkjrejrockit

phoenixcontact1 product(s)

fl mguard dm

Red Hat6 product(s)

enterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux workstation

Source: NVD CPE · 50 total CPE entries