CVE-2018-2783

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u161 and 8u152; Java SE Embedded: 8u152; JRockit: R28.3.17. 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: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed 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 0.21%

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Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1975	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03857en_us	third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697	vdb entry broken link
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1724	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1203	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3644-1/	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1723	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/	third party advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0	third party advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html	patch vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1722	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1974	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1205	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1721	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103832	vdb entry broken link
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03915en_us	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2783?: CVE-2018-2783 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2783?: To fix CVE-2018-2783, 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-2018-2783 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2783 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.