CVE-2018-2973

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JSSE). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181, 8u172 and 10.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u171. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via SSL/TLS to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all 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 5.9 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N).

5.9

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.12%

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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://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	third party advisory vendor 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.securityfocus.com/bid/104773	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302	broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03882en_us	third party 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-2018-2973?: CVE-2018-2973 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-2973?: To fix CVE-2018-2973, 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-2018-2973 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-2973 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-2018-2973?: CVE-2018-2973 affects Oracle Corporation Java.