CVE-2018-2826: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-2826.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2018-2826?
The severity rating of CVE-2018-2826 is high (8.3).
What is the affected software of CVE-2018-2826?
The affected software of CVE-2018-2826 includes Java SE 10, OpenJDK 10, Oracle JDK 1.10.0, Oracle JRE 1.10.0, Canonical Ubuntu Linux 18.04, Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp E-series Santricity Management, Netapp E-series Santricity OS Controller, Netapp E-series Santricity Storage Manager, Netapp E-series Santricity Web Services, Netapp OnCommand Insight, Netapp OnCommand Unified Manager, Netapp OnCommand Workflow Automation, Netapp Snapmanager, Netapp Storagegrid, Netapp Virtual Storage Console, Netapp Storage Replication Adapter, and Netapp Vasa Provider.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-2826?
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2018-2826.
Are there any patches or fixes available for CVE-2018-2826?
No specific patches or fixes are mentioned for CVE-2018-2826 in the provided information. Please refer to the references for more information.