CyberRota Analysis
AI-GeneratedOracle Java SE versions 8u491 and 8u491-perf are vulnerable to a medium-severity flaw that allows low-privileged attackers with access to the execution environment to compromise the Java installation, provided they can manipulate a user into interacting with the exploit. Successful exploitation could lead to unauthorized access and control over the Java environment, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Organizations using these Java versions, particularly those relying on sandboxed applications, should prioritize patching to mitigate potential risks.
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Original NVD Description
Vulnerability in Oracle Java SE (component: Installation). Supported versions that are affected are Oracle Java SE: 8u491 and 8u491-perf. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Oracle Java SE executes to compromise Oracle Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Oracle Java SE. Note: This vulnerability can be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g., through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. This vulnerability also 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. CVSS 3.1 Base Score 6.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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