CVE-2018-1517

Description

A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data. IBM X-Force ID: 141681.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.95% Top 25%
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Affected: IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition
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References

Link Tags
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653 vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141681 vdb entry vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105117 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1517?
CVE-2018-1517 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-1517?
To fix CVE-2018-1517, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-1517 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-1517 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-1517?
CVE-2018-1517 affects IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition.
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