CVE-2018-3209: High severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability
Oracle Java SE 8u191 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the JavaFX component (CVE-2018-3209). 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:
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html#AppendixJAVA
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Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JavaFX). The supported version that is affected is Java SE: 8u182. 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 (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 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 the severity of CVE-2018-3209?
CVE-2018-3209 has a CVSS score of 8.3, indicating it is a high severity vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2018-3209 have on affected systems?
CVE-2018-3209 can lead to critical information disclosure and potential remote exploitation.
What versions are affected by CVE-2018-3209?
CVE-2018-3209 affects Oracle Java SE versions prior to 1.8.0_u191.
How do I fix CVE-2018-3209?
To fix CVE-2018-3209, update Oracle Java SE to version 1.8.0_191 or later.
Are JavaFX components vulnerable due to CVE-2018-3209?
Yes, CVE-2018-3209 specifically targets vulnerabilities in the JavaFX component of Oracle Java.