CVE-2018-2638: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Oracle Java SE 8u161 and 9.0.4 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Deployment component (CVE-2018-2638). Upstream has CVSS scored this issue as: 8.3/CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
External Reference:
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html#AppendixJAVA
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Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u152 and 9.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. 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 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-2638?
CVE-2018-2638 is a vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment) that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise Java SE.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-2638?
Java SE: 8u152 and 9.0.1, Oracle JDK 1.8.0 update 152, Oracle JDK 1.9.0.1, Oracle JRE 1.8.0 update 152, Oracle JRE 1.9.0.1, Redhat Satellite 5.8, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6.0 and 7.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Eus 7.5, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server 6.0 and 7.0, Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6.0 and 7.0, Netapp Active IQ Unified Manager 7.3 (Windows) and 9.5 (VMware vSphere), Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp E-series Santricity Management Plug-ins, NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller 11.0 to 11.70.1, Netapp E-series Santricity Storage Manager, Netapp E-series Santricity Web Services, NetApp OnCommand Insight, Netapp Oncommand Shift, Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager 7-mode, NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation, Netapp Plug-in For Symantec Netbackup, Netapp Santricity Cloud Connector, Netapp Snapmanager (Oracle and SAP), Netapp Storage Replication Adapter For Clustered Data Ontap 7.2 and above (VMware vSphere and Windows), Netapp Storagegrid up to 9.0.4, Netapp Vasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap 7.2 and above, Netapp Vasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap 6.0, Netapp Virtual Storage Console 7.2 and above, Netapp Virtual Storage Console 6.0.
How severe is the CVE-2018-2638 vulnerability?
The severity of CVE-2018-2638 is high with a CVSS score of 8.3.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2638?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-2638 on the Oracle website (http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html), SecurityFocus (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102546), and SecurityTracker (http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203).
How can I fix CVE-2018-2638?
To fix CVE-2018-2638, it is recommended to update to the latest version of Oracle Java SE or apply the necessary patches provided by the vendor.