CVE-2018-2942

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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: 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 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

8.3
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.61%
Vendor Advisory oracle.com
Affected: Oracle Corporation Java
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html patch vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/ third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104781 vdb entry broken link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302 vdb entry broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2942?
CVE-2018-2942 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2942?
To fix CVE-2018-2942, 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-2018-2942 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2942 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-2942?
CVE-2018-2942 affects Oracle Corporation Java.
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