CVE-2015-4881

CVE-2015-4881

High · published October 22, 2015

CVSS v2.0
10.0
EPSS
6%
Percentile
93.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A hidden vulnerability lurks in Oracle Java SE versions, just waiting for the right moment to strike! 🌪️ Think of this like a secret back door in a hotel; while guests are safely inside, a sneaky thief could potentially exploit it to access sensitive information or even tamper with the hotel’s operations without anyone knowing. An attacker could exploit this to undermine the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your systems, leading to potentially devastating data leaks or service interruptions. It's like someone slipping in through the back door to mess with the hotel’s guests and management, creating chaos without being seen!

Put simply

Think of this like a secret back door in a hotel; while guests are safely inside, a sneaky thief could potentially exploit it to access sensitive information or even tamper with the hotel’s operations without anyone knowing. This unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded allows remote attackers to manipulate CORBA interactions, opening the door to potential security breaches that could affect system stability and data integrity.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this to undermine the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of your systems, leading to potentially devastating data leaks or service interruptions. It's like someone slipping in through the back door to mess with the hotel’s guests and management, creating chaos without being seen! To mitigate this risk, ensure you’re using the latest versions of Oracle Java SE, specifically 6u101, 7u85, and 8u60. Regularly check for patches and updates from Oracle to stay ahead of potential exploits. If you're using Java SE Embedded, make sure to update to the latest version too! You’ve got this! With a few quick updates, you’ll be one step closer to fortifying your defenses. 🛡️

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
0.06284 · 93.5th percentile
Published
2015-10-22T03:59Z
Affected products (8)
ProductVersionsFixed in
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References (44)
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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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