CVE-2018-3183: Critical severity Oracle JDK vulnerability
It was discovered that the Scripting component of OpenJDK did not properly restrict access to scripting engine via Global object's engine variable when using Security Manager or class filtering. An untrusted Java application or applet could use this flaw to bypass Java sandbox restrictions.
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Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Scripting). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181; JRockit: R28.3.19. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets (in Java SE 8), that load and run untrusted code (e.g. code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g. through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. 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).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-3183?
CVE-2018-3183 is a vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE that allows an unauthenticated attacker to exploit the system.
Which versions of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, and JRockit are affected by CVE-2018-3183?
Java SE versions 8u182 and 11, Java SE Embedded version 8u181, and JRockit version R28.3.19 are affected by CVE-2018-3183.
How severe is the vulnerability CVE-2018-3183?
CVE-2018-3183 is classified as critical with a severity value of 9.
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2018-3183?
To fix the vulnerability CVE-2018-3183, update your Java SE, Java SE Embedded, or JRockit to the recommended versions provided by the vendor.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-3183?
You can find more information about CVE-2018-3183 from the official Oracle and Red Hat security advisories.