CVE-2018-2941: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Oracle Java SE 7u191, 8u181, and 10.0.2 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the JavaFX component (CVE-2018-2941). 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/cpujul2018-4258247.html#AppendixJAVA
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Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JavaFX). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181, 8u172 and 10.0.1. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-2941?
CVE-2018-2941 is a vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JavaFX).
What versions of Java SE are affected by CVE-2018-2941?
The affected versions of Java SE are 7u181, 8u172, and 10.0.1.
How severe is CVE-2018-2941?
CVE-2018-2941 has a severity score of 8.3, which is considered critical.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-2941?
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit this vulnerability to compromise Java SE.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2941?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-2941 at the following references: [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2254), [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html#AppendixJAVA).