CRITICAL · 9.0

CVE-2018-3183

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Scripting). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181; ...

Vulnerability Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Scripting). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181; JRockit: R28.3.19. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. While the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. 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 can also be exploited by using APIs in the specified Component, e.g. through a web service which supplies data to the APIs. 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
OracleJdk1.8.0
OracleJre1.8.0
OracleJrockitr28.3.19
RedhatSatellite5.8
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Eus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server6.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.5
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation6.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04
HpXp7 Command View< 8.6.3-00

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-3183?

CVE-2018-3183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.0 (CRITICAL). Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Scripting). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181; ...

How severe is CVE-2018-3183?

CVE-2018-3183 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-2018-3183?

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.