CVE-2018-3150: Low severity Oracle JDK vulnerability
A flaw was found in the Utility component of OpenJDK. The Multi-Release attribute could have been read from outside of the main attributes in a Jar manifest, possibly leading to a use of an unsigned value for this attribute. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass certain Java sandbox restrictions.
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Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Utility). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 11. 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 update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE accessible data. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments 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 3.7 (Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3150?
CVE-2018-3150 is a vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE that allows an unauthenticated attacker with network access to compromise Java SE.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-3150?
The severity of CVE-2018-3150 is medium with a severity value of 3.7 on a scale of 10.
Which software is affected by CVE-2018-3150?
The affected software includes Java SE 11, OpenJDK 11, Oracle JDK, and Oracle JRE.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3150?
To fix CVE-2018-3150, update to the recommended versions of the affected software.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3150?
For more information about CVE-2018-3150, you can refer to the Oracle Security Advisory, JDK Updates, and Red Hat Errata links provided.