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CVE-2018-2627

7.5 · HIGH

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Installer).

Published Jan 18, 2018EPSS 0.49%

Overview

CVE-2018-2627 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Installer). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u152 and 9.0.1. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows low privileged attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE executes to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and 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 applies to the Windows installer only. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102584Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040203Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099Refaccess.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463Refhelp.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Refsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/Refwww.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/102584Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1040203

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-2627?

CVE-2018-2627 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2018-2627?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-2627?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-2627?

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