CVE-2015-4902KEV · OVERDUE

Oracle Java SE Integrity Check Vulnerability

Medium · published October 21, 2015

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The score understates this — it's already being exploited

CVSS calls it medium at 5.3. It is confirmed in active exploitation. It sits in the 96.4th percentile for exploit probability.

1673
days past CISA
deadline
CVSS v3.1
5.3
EPSS
14%
Percentile
96.4
In the wild
Confirmed
What it is

⚠️ An unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE could let attackers mess with your app's integrity, and it’s already on the radar of cyber baddies! 🚨 Think of it like a restaurant whose menu has secret items no one checks — a sneaky chef could substitute ingredients without anyone noticing, potentially ruining your dish! If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise the integrity of your applications, leading to unexpected behavior, data corruption, or even unauthorized access. While the severity rating is medium, the fact that it's already known to be exploited means time is of the essence!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant whose menu has secret items no one checks — a sneaky chef could substitute ingredients without anyone noticing, potentially ruining your dish! This flaw affects specific versions of Oracle Java SE (6u101, 7u85, and 8u60), enabling remote attackers to impact application integrity through unknown vectors related to deployment. It's a stealthy issue that can have significant implications if left unaddressed.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to compromise the integrity of your applications, leading to unexpected behavior, data corruption, or even unauthorized access. While the severity rating is medium, the fact that it's already known to be exploited means time is of the essence! To defend against this vulnerability, patch immediately to the latest version of Oracle Java SE. Make sure to review your deployment settings and enhance scrutiny on any Java applications running on these outdated versions. Don’t leave any stone unturned! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your Java environment secured in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
5.3 · MEDIUM
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.13603 · 96.4th percentile
Published
2015-10-21T23:00Z
KEV added
2022-03-03 · due 2022-03-24
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 03 MAR 00:00Z
    Added to CISA KEV — remediate by Mar 24
    kev
  • 21 OCT 23:00Z
    Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u101, 7u85, and 8u60 allows remote attackers to affect integrity via unknown vectors related to Deployment
    cvelistv5