CVE-2017-1541

Name: CVE-2017-1541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-04T01:29:03.48+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-1541 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A flaw in the AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 JRE/SDK installp and updatep packages prevented the java.security, java.policy and javaws.policy files from being updated correctly. IBM X-Force ID: 130809.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A flaw in the AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 JRE/SDK installp and updatep packages prevented the java.security, java.policy and javaws.policy files from being updated correctly. IBM X-Force ID: 130809.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Aix	5.3
Ibm	Aix	6.1
Ibm	Aix	7.1
Ibm	Aix	7.2

References

http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_july2017_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100915Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039372Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130809VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
http://aix.software.ibm.com/aix/efixes/security/java_july2017_advisory.ascVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100914Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100915Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039372Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/130809VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 4, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-1541?

A flaw in the AIX 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, and 7.2 JRE/SDK installp and updatep packages prevented the java.security, java.policy and javaws.policy files from being updated correctly. IBM X-Force ID: 130809.

How severe is CVE-2017-1541?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1541 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1541?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-1541?

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Source: NVD / NIST