CVE-2018-2940

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181, 8u172 and 10.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u171. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.3 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
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Affected: Oracle Corporation Java
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References

Link Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2254 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3007 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html patch vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/ third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2255 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2256 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2253 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568 vendor advisory mailing list third party 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
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3008 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302 vdb entry broken link
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03882en_us third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104768 vdb entry broken link
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03928en_us third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2940?
CVE-2018-2940 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2940?
To fix CVE-2018-2940, 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-2018-2940 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2940 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-2018-2940?
CVE-2018-2940 affects Oracle Corporation Java.
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