CRITICAL · 9.0

CVE-2018-2938

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows un...

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. 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 can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. 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).

CVSS Score

9.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OracleJdk1.6.0
OracleJre1.6.0
NetappActive Iq Unified Manager-
NetappCloud Backup-
NetappE-Series Santricity Os Controller>= 11.0, <= 11.70.1
NetappE-Series Santricity Storage Manager-
NetappOncommand Insight-
NetappOncommand Unified Manager-
NetappOncommand Workflow Automation-
NetappPlug-In For Symantec Netbackup-
NetappSnapmanager-
NetappSteelstore Cloud Integrated Storage-
NetappStorage Replication Adapter For Clustered Data Ontap>= 9.7
NetappVasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap>= 9.7
NetappVirtual Storage Console>= 9.7

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-2938?

CVE-2018-2938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows un...

How severe is CVE-2018-2938?

CVE-2018-2938 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-2938?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Jdk, Oracle Jre, Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager, Netapp Cloud Backup, Netapp E-Series Santricity Os Controller.