CVE-2018-2627

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Installer). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u152 and 9.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE executes to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: This vulnerability applies to the Windows installer only. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.46%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory oracle.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html	patch vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/	third party advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0	third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102584	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203	vdb entry third party advisory broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2627?: CVE-2018-2627 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2627?: To fix CVE-2018-2627, 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-2018-2627 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2627 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.