CVE-2015-5235

Name: CVE-2015-5235
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-10-09T14:59:05.67+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

EPSS Probability

3.04%

85.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

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.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167120.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167130.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2015-September/033546.htmlPatch
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0778.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033780
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2817-1
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1233697Issue Tracking
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167120.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167130.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-09/msg00019.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://mail.openjdk.java.net/pipermail/distro-pkg-dev/2015-September/033546.htmlPatch
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0778.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.html
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033780
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2817-1
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1233697Issue Tracking

Timeline

Published: Oct 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5235?

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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Source: NVD / NIST