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CVE-2015-2590

Oracle Java SE and Java SE Embedded Remote Code Execution

9.8 CRITICALActively exploited (CISA KEV)EPSS 25.5%
  1. Published16 Jul 2015
  2. Added to CISA KEV3 Mar 2022
  3. Remediation due24 Mar 2022
Actively exploited (CISA KEV)

An unspecified vulnerability exists within Oracle Java Runtime Environment that allows an attacker to perform remote code execution.

Added to KEV: 3 Mar 2022Federal remediation due: 24 Mar 2022

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u95, 7u80, and 8u45, and Java SE Embedded 7u75 and 8u33 allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability via unknown vectors related to Libraries, a different vulnerability than CVE-2015-4732.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Oracle Jdk1.6.0 · 1.7.0 · 1.8.0
Oracle Jre1.6.0 · 1.7.0 · 1.8.0
Redhat Satellite5.6 · 5.7
Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo11
Canonical Ubuntu Linux12.04 · 14.04 · 15.04
Debian Linux7.0 · 8.0
Opensuse13.1 · 13.2
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus6.6 · 6.7 · 7.1 · 7.2
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems6.0_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Ibm Z Systems Eus6.7_s390x · 7.1_s390x · 7.2_s390x · 7.3_s390x
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian6.0_ppc64 · 7.0_ppc64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Big Endian Eus6.7_ppc64 · 7.1_ppc64 · 7.2_ppc64 · 7.3_ppc64
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian7.0_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux For Power Little Endian Eus7.1_ppc64le · 7.2_ppc64le · 7.3_ppc64le · 7.4_ppc64le
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus6.6 · 7.3 · 7.4 · 7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus6.6 · 7.3 · 7.6 · 7.7
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation5.0 · 6.0 · 7.0
Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop11 · 12
Suse Linux Enterprise Server12

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

References

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-2590 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2015-2590 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 3 Mar 2022.

How severe is CVE-2015-2590?

CVE-2015-2590 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 25.5% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-2590?

Affected products include Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Redhat Satellite, Suse Linux Enterprise Debuginfo, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, and 16 more.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2590?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.