How severe is CVE-2015-4842?

CVE-2015-4842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-4842 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-4842?

CVE-2015-4842 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-4842?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-4842 published?

CVE-2015-4842 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-4842

CVE-2015-4842 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Oracle Jdk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Oracle Jdk
Published: 2015-10-21
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u101, 7u85, and 8u60, and Java SE Embedded 8u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JAXP.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-4842?: Unspecified vulnerability in Oracle Java SE 6u101, 7u85, and 8u60, and Java SE Embedded 8u51, allows remote attackers to affect confidentiality via vectors related to JAXP.
How severe is CVE-2015-4842?: CVE-2015-4842 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-4842 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-4842?: CVE-2015-4842 primarily affects Oracle Jdk. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-4842?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-4842 published?: CVE-2015-4842 was published on 2015-10-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.6.0:update101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update85:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update51:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.8.0:update60:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.6.0:update_101:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update_85:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update_51:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.8.0:update_60:*:*:*:*:*:*

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