medium
5.3
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2018-2629

First published: Mon Jan 15 2018(Updated: )

It was discovered that the JGSS component of OpenJDK failed to properly handle GSS context in the native GSS library wrapper in certain cases. A remote attacker could possibly make a Java application using JGSS to use previously freed context.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
debian/openjdk-8
8u442-ga-2
Oracle JDK 6=1.6.0-update171
Oracle JDK 6=1.7.0-update161
Oracle JDK 6=1.8.0-update152
Oracle JDK 6=9.0.1
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.6.0-update171
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.7.0-update161
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.8.0-update152
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=9.0.1
BEA JRockit=r28.3.16
redhat satellite=5.6
redhat satellite=5.7
redhat satellite=5.8
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux desktop=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux server=7.0
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server aus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.5
redhat enterprise Linux server eus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.4
redhat enterprise Linux server tus=7.6
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=6.0
redhat enterprise Linux workstation=7.0
Debian=7.0
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=16.04
Ubuntu=17.10
Schneider Electric EcoStruxure Data Center Expert<7.6.0
HP P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Software>=8.6.2-01
HP XP P9000 Command View>=8.6.2-01
HP P9000 Command View Advanced Edition Software>=8.6.2-01
Oracle JDK 6=1.9.0.1
Oracle Java Runtime Environment (JRE)=1.9.0.1

Remedy

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-2629?

    CVE-2018-2629 is a vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE that allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

  • Which versions of Java SE are affected by CVE-2018-2629?

    Java SE versions 6u171, 7u161, 8u152, and 9.0.1 are affected by CVE-2018-2629.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-2629?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2018-2629 by performing a difficult to exploit vulnerability, allowing them to compromise the system without authentication.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-2629?

    CVE-2018-2629 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2629?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-2629 on the Oracle website and security advisory links provided in the references section.

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