CVE-2018-2972
First published: Wed Jul 18 2018(Updated: )
Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 10.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE accessible data. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.9 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N).
Credit: secalert_us@oracle.com secalert_us@oracle.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/openjdk-lts | <10.0.2+13-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 | 10.0.2+13-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 |
| =10.0.1 | ||
| =10.0.1 | ||
| Oracle JDK | =10.0.1 | |
| Oracle JRE | =10.0.1 | |
| debian/openjdk-10 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104782
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3747-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-2972
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-2972
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.html#AppendixJAVA
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3747-1
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-2972
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-2972
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-2972
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-2972?
The severity of CVE-2018-2972 is medium with a severity value of 5.9.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-2972?
The affected software for CVE-2018-2972 is Oracle JDK and Oracle JRE version 10.0.1.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2018-2972?
An unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols can exploit CVE-2018-2972 to compromise Java SE.
What is the remediation for CVE-2018-2972 in Ubuntu?
The remediation for CVE-2018-2972 in Ubuntu is to update to openjdk-lts version 10.0.2+13-1ubuntu0.18.04.1 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-2972?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-2972 in the Oracle Security Advisory and SecurityFocus links provided.
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