Is CVE-2017-10285 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2017-10285 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2017-10285 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2017-10285 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-10285?

CVE-2017-10285 has a CVSS score of 9.6 (CRITICAL).

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CVE-2017-10285

NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: October 19, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.6

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: RMI). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u161, 7u151, 8u144 and 9; Java SE Embedded: 8u144. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.6 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2017-10285 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.6.

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 ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.None

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

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

Affected Vendors & Products

Debian1 product(s)

debian linux

netapp19 product(s)

active iq unified managercloud backupe-series santricity management plug-inse-series santricity os controllere-series santricity storage managere-series santricity web serviceselement softwareoncommand balanceoncommand insightoncommand performance manageroncommand shiftoncommand unified manager+7

Oracle2 product(s)

jdkjre

Red Hat7 product(s)

satelliteenterprise linux desktopenterprise linux eusenterprise linux serverenterprise linux server ausenterprise linux server tusenterprise linux worksation

Source: NVD CPE · 50 total CPE entries