CVE-2018-2938
First published: Wed Jul 18 2018(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. 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 can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle JDK | =1.6.0-update191 | |
| Oracle JDK | =1.7.0-update181 | |
| Oracle JDK | =1.8.0-update172 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.6.0-update191 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.7.0-update181 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.8.0-update172 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Windows | ||
| Netapp Cloud Backup | ||
| NetApp E-Series SANtricity OS Controller | >=11.0<=11.70.1 | |
| Netapp E-series Santricity Storage Manager | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Insight | ||
| Netapp Oncommand Unified Manager | ||
| NetApp OnCommand Workflow Automation | ||
| Netapp Plug-in For Symantec Netbackup | ||
| Netapp Snapmanager Oracle | ||
| Netapp Snapmanager Sap | ||
| Netapp Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage | ||
| Netapp Storage Replication Adapter For Clustered Data Ontap Vmware Vsphere | >=9.7 | |
| Netapp Vasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap | >=9.7 | |
| Netapp Virtual Storage Console Vmware Vsphere | >=9.7 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2938?
The severity of CVE-2018-2938 is critical.
How does CVE-2018-2938 affect Java SE?
CVE-2018-2938 affects Java SE versions 6u191, 7u181, and 8u172.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-2938?
CVE-2018-2938 allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise Java SE.
What is the recommended solution for CVE-2018-2938?
To mitigate CVE-2018-2938, update to the latest versions of Java SE 6, 7, or 8.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2938?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-2938 in the Oracle security advisory and other related references.
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