CVE-2018-2637

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JMX). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151; JRockit: R28.3.16. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

7.4
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
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Affected: Oracle Corporation Java
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0351 third party advisory vendor advisory
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://usn.ubuntu.com/3614-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4166 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0095 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4144 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0521 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0352 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102576 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0115 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0 third party advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00003.html third party advisory mailing list
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1812 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03911en_us 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
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0458 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0349 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3613-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0100 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2637?
CVE-2018-2637 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2637?
To fix CVE-2018-2637, 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-2018-2637 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2637 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-2637?
CVE-2018-2637 affects Oracle Corporation Java.
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