CVE-2017-3241

What it is

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: RMI). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u131, 7u121 and 8u112; Java SE Embedded: 8u111; JRockit: R28.3.12. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS v3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts).

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.

Exploit odds

32.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS). Higher than most.

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-01-27 22:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 01:17 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 32.8% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 9.0 CRITICAL (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-01-27 22:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 01:17 UTC

Exploit probability

32.8% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Oracle Jdk 1.6
• Oracle Jdk 1.7
• Oracle Jdk 1.8
• Oracle Jre 1.6
• Oracle Jre 1.7
• Oracle Jre 1.8
• Oracle Jrockit r28.3.12

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 9.0

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

None

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

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