Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151; JRockit: R28.3.16. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: This vulnerability 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 3.7 (Confidentiality impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.6.0 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.6.0 |
| Oracle | Jrockit | r28.3.16 |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Schneider-Electric | Struxureware Data Center Expert | < 7.6.0 |
| Hp | Xp Command View | >= 8.6.2-01 |
| Hp | Xp P9000 Command View | >= 8.6.2-01 |
| Hp | Xp7 Command View | >= 8.6.2-01 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102663Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0095Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0100Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0115Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0349Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0351Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0352Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0458Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0521Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1812Third Party Advisory
- https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxurThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-2579?
CVE-2018-2579 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.7 (LOW). Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Libraries). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE ...
How severe is CVE-2018-2579?
CVE-2018-2579 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-2579?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Oracle Jrockit, Redhat Satellite, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop.