CVE-2018-2972

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 10.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE 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 5.9 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).

5.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.59%

Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory oracle.com

Affected: Oracle Corporation Java

References

Link	Tags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html	patch vendor advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3747-1/	vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104782	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2972?: CVE-2018-2972 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2972?: To fix CVE-2018-2972, 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-2018-2972 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2972 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-2018-2972?: CVE-2018-2972 affects Oracle Corporation Java.

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