CVE-2018-2825: High severity Oracle JDK vulnerability
Last updated 25 August 2025
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Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 10. 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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What is CVE-2018-2825?
CVE-2018-2825 is a vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE, which allows an unauthenticated attacker to compromise Java SE through multiple protocols.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2825?
The severity of CVE-2018-2825 is high with a CVSS score of 8.3.
How does CVE-2018-2825 affect Oracle JDK?
CVE-2018-2825 affects Oracle JDK version 1.10.0.
How does CVE-2018-2825 affect Oracle JRE?
CVE-2018-2825 affects Oracle JRE version 1.10.0.
How can I fix CVE-2018-2825?
To fix CVE-2018-2825, update to Java SE version 10 or apply the necessary security patch provided by the vendor.