CVE-2015-4731

CVE-2015-4731

High · published July 16, 2015

CVSS v2.0
10.0
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ There's an unspecified vulnerability lurking in Oracle Java SE versions that could stir up trouble for your applications! 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef doesn't check the ingredients before cooking — they might accidentally serve something dangerous. This vulnerability in Java can let remote attackers slip in and meddle with your system's confidential data and integrity without a proper inspection. While the severity is classified as unknown, the potential for attackers to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability is absolutely concerning. If exploited, they could manipulate system settings or access sensitive data, leading to an array of issues that could disrupt services or leak information.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant kitchen where the chef doesn't check the ingredients before cooking — they might accidentally serve something dangerous. This vulnerability in Java can let remote attackers slip in and meddle with your system's confidential data and integrity without a proper inspection. This vulnerability relates to Java Management Extensions (JMX), allowing remote attackers to affect the system through unspecified vectors, effectively bypassing expected security measures.

What to do

While the severity is classified as unknown, the potential for attackers to compromise confidentiality, integrity, and availability is absolutely concerning. If exploited, they could manipulate system settings or access sensitive data, leading to an array of issues that could disrupt services or leak information. To safeguard your systems, update to the latest versions of Oracle Java SE. Ensure you’re on Java SE 8u51 or later, and regularly monitor Oracle's security advisories for any updates. It’s also a good idea to review and tighten your JMX configurations. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your Java environment, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🦸‍♂️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v2.0
10.0 · HIGH
Vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.05813 · 93.1th percentile
Published
2015-07-16T15:00Z
Affected products (8)
ProductVersionsFixed in
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References (50)
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EPSS history
Timeline
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