Vulnerability Description
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161; JRockit: R28.3.17. Easily exploitable 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 ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: 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 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.6.0 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.6.0 |
| Oracle | Jrockit | r28.3.17 |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Hp | Xp7 Command View | All versions |
| Schneider-Electric | Struxureware Data Center Expert | < 7.6.0 |
References
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103841Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1188Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1191Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1201Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1203Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1205Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1206Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1270Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1278Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1721Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1722Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-2798?
CVE-2018-2798 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: AWT). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embedded:...
How severe is CVE-2018-2798?
CVE-2018-2798 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-2798?
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.