CVE-2015-5235
UnknownEPSS 3.04%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5235 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. IcedTea-Web before 1.5.3 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 does not properly determine the origin of unsigned applets, which allows remote attackers to bypass the approval process or trick users into approving applet execution via a crafted web page.. EPSS estimates a 3.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IcedTea-Web before 1.5.3 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 does not properly determine the origin of unsigned applets, which allows remote attackers to bypass the approval process or trick users into approving applet execution via a crafted web page.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 21 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Redhat | Icedtea | <= 1.5.2 |
| Redhat | Icedtea | 1.6 |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0778.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1233697Issue Tracking
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0778.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1233697Issue Tracking
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5235?
IcedTea-Web before 1.5.3 and 1.6.x before 1.6.1 does not properly determine the origin of unsigned applets, which allows remote attackers to bypass the approval process or trick users into approving applet execution via a crafted web page.
How severe is CVE-2015-5235?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5235 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5235?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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