CVE-2018-3211: Medium severity oracle java se 7 vulnerability

Published Oct 16, 2018
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Updated

Oracle Java SE 8u191 and 11.0.1 fixes an unspecified vulnerability in the Serviceability component (CVE-2018-3211). Upstream has CVSS scored this issue as: 6.6/CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

External Reference:

https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html#AppendixJAVA

Other sources

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Serviceability). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, Java SE Embedded executes to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data. 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). This vulnerability can only be exploited when Java Usage Tracker functionality is being used. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.6 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.191-1jpp.1.el6
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.191-1jpp.1.el6
redhat/java<1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.191-1jpp.1.el7
1.8.0-oracle-1:1.8.0.191-1jpp.1.el7
Oracle JDK=1.8.0-update181
Oracle JDK=11.0.0
ORACLE JRE=1.8.0-update181
ORACLE JRE=11.0.0

Event History

Oct 16, 2018
CVE Published
12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 17, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-3211?

CVE-2018-3211 has a CVSS score of 6.6, indicating a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-3211?

To fix CVE-2018-3211, upgrade to Oracle Java SE versions 8u191 or 11.0.1 or later.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2018-3211?

CVE-2018-3211 affects the Serviceability component of Oracle Java SE.

4

Is CVE-2018-3211 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-3211 is rated as having an attack vector of local, but it may involve user interaction.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2018-3211?

The impacts of CVE-2018-3211 include potential unauthorized information disclosure and modification.

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