CVE-2018-2794

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10 and JRockit: R28.3.17. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, JRockit executes to compromise Java SE, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, JRockit. 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 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

7.7
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.04%
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Affected: Oracle Corporation Java
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1278 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4185 third party advisory vendor advisory
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
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-14 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4225 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697 vdb entry third party advisory 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://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1201 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://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204 third party advisory vendor 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
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3691-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103817 vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1191 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1188 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1206 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1270 third party advisory vendor advisory
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-2018-2794?
CVE-2018-2794 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2794?
To fix CVE-2018-2794, 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-2018-2794 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2794 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-2018-2794?
CVE-2018-2794 affects Oracle Corporation Java.
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