CVE-2015-4843

CVE-2015-4843

High · published October 22, 2015

CVSS v2.0
10.0
EPSS
9%
Percentile
95.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java could let attackers meddle with your libraries without you knowing — creating a perfect recipe for trouble! 🔥 Think of it like a library that doesn’t check the condition of returned books. If someone slips in a damaged one, it could affect all the other books on the shelf — potentially altering or ruining their contents. If exploited, this vulnerability might compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your Java applications, which could lead to unauthorized access or corruption of sensitive data. Imagine the chaos if someone could change key library references or even delete vital files — all without leaving a trace!

Put simply

Think of it like a library that doesn’t check the condition of returned books. If someone slips in a damaged one, it could affect all the other books on the shelf — potentially altering or ruining their contents. This vulnerability is tied to unspecified issues within Oracle Java SE 6u101, 7u85, and 8u60, as well as Java SE Embedded 8u51. The exact vector of attack remains unknown, but it poses risks to the systems that utilize these Java libraries.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability might compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your Java applications, which could lead to unauthorized access or corruption of sensitive data. Imagine the chaos if someone could change key library references or even delete vital files — all without leaving a trace! While there's no confirmed exploitation, it's wise to keep your Java installations updated. Ensure you’re running the latest versions of Java SE and Java SE Embedded to mitigate potential risks. Regularly review your library configurations to tighten security. You've got this! With a little diligence, your Java environment can stay secure and resilient! 🛡️

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
0.08934 · 95.2th percentile
Published
2015-10-22T03:59Z
Affected products (8)
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EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 OCT 23:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u101, 7u85, and 8u60, and Java SE Embedded 8u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and…
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