CVE-2018-2641: Use After Free
A use-after-free flaw was found in the way the AWT component of OpenJDK performed loading of the GTK library. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to possibly bypass certain Java sandbox restrictions.
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Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. 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 6.1 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2641?
The severity of CVE-2018-2641 is high, with a severity value of 6.1.
What versions of Oracle Java SE are affected by CVE-2018-2641?
The affected versions of Oracle Java SE are 6u171, 7u161, 8u152, and 9.0.1.
How can an unauthenticated attacker exploit CVE-2018-2641?
An unauthenticated attacker with network access can exploit CVE-2018-2641.
What is the remedy for Ubuntu openjdk-7 package for CVE-2018-2641?
The remedy for Ubuntu openjdk-7 package is version 7.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2641?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-2641 on the Oracle website and the SecurityFocus and SecurityTracker websites.