CVE-2018-2952

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Concurrency). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181, 8u172 and 10.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u171; JRockit: R28.3.18. 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 ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, 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 3.7 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

3.7

CVSS

Severity: Low

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.04%

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Affected: Oracle Corporation Java

References

Link	Tags
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2254	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00026.html	third party advisory mailing list
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3007	third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104765	vdb entry broken link
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-2018:2242	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2255	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3747-1/	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-2018:2241	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	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3735-1/	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
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2286	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4268	third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2283	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
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3734-1/	third party advisory vendor advisory
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-2018-2952?: CVE-2018-2952 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2952?: To fix CVE-2018-2952, 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-2018-2952 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2952 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-2018-2952?: CVE-2018-2952 affects Oracle Corporation Java.