CVE-2018-2639: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability

Published Jan 17, 2018
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 8u161 and 9.0.4 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Deployment component (CVE-2018-2639). 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

Other sources

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).

MITRE

Affected Software

14 affected components
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update152
Oracle JDK=9.0.1
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update152
Oracle JRE=9.0.1
redhat Satellite=5.8
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Oracle JDK=1.9.0.1
Oracle JRE=1.9.0.1

Event History

Jan 17, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·08:24 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jan 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2639?

CVE-2018-2639 has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating a high severity level.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-2639?

To fix CVE-2018-2639, upgrade to Oracle Java SE version 8u161 or 9.0.4 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2018-2639?

CVE-2018-2639 affects the Deployment component of Oracle Java SE.

4

Is CVE-2018-2639 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-2639 can be exploited remotely due to its nature.

5

Which versions of Oracle JDK and JRE are vulnerable to CVE-2018-2639?

Oracle JDK 1.8.0 update 152 and 9.0.1, along with their respective JRE versions, are vulnerable to CVE-2018-2639.

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