CVE-2018-3214

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Sound). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u201, 7u191 and 8u182; Java SE Embedded: 8u181; JRockit: R28.3.19. Easily exploitable 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: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets (in Java SE 8), that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g. through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
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Affected: Oracle Corporation Java
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References

Link Tags
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
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0001/ third party advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2942 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3779 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3534 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3350 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105615 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3003 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3804-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3002 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3671 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3852 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4326 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2943 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3008 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html patch vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3533 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3409 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3001 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3000 third party advisory vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041889 broken link third party advisory vdb entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3672 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-10 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03952en_us third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3214?
CVE-2018-3214 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-3214?
To fix CVE-2018-3214, 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-2018-3214 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-3214 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-2018-3214?
CVE-2018-3214 affects Oracle Corporation Java.
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