CVE-2018-2964: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability

Published Jul 17, 2018
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 8u181 and 10.0.2 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Deployment component (CVE-2018-2964). 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

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Deployment). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 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).

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.181-1jpp.2.el6
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.181-1jpp.2.el6
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.181-1jpp.2.el7
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.181-1jpp.2.el7
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update172
Oracle JDK=10.0.1
Oracle JRE=1.8.0-update172
Oracle JRE=10.0.1
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 Vasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap=9.6
NetApp Virtual Storage Console Vmware Vsphere>=9.7

Event History

Jul 17, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:07 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 18, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-2964?

CVE-2018-2964 is a vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise Java SE.

2

Which versions of Java SE are affected by CVE-2018-2964?

Java SE versions 8u172 and 10.0.1 are affected by CVE-2018-2964.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-2964?

CVE-2018-2964 has a severity rating of 8.3 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2018-2964?

To fix CVE-2018-2964, update your Java SE installation to version 1.8.0.181-1jpp.2.el6 or later for Java SE 8, and version 10.0.1 or later for Java SE 10.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2964?

You can find more information about CVE-2018-2964 at the following references: [Red Hat CVE-2018-2964](https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-2964), [Oracle Security Advisory](http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html#AppendixJAVA), [Red Hat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2256).

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