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Vulnerability record · CVE-2018-2794 · published 19 April 2018

CVE-2018-2794: Oracle jdk vulnerability

Oracle · Jdk

Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10 and JRockit: R28.3.17. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, JRockit executes to compromise Java SE, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, 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 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

7.7 CVSS 3.1 High EPSS 0.72% · top 47.7%
7.7CVSS 3.1 base score, v2 3.7
0.72%EPSS exploitation probability, 30 days
NoNot in CISA KEV
14Affected product versions listed by NVD
56References
17 Jun 2026Last modified by NVD

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10 and JRockit: R28.3.17. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, JRockit executes to compromise Java SE, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, 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 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

14 vulnerable configurations from NVD's CPE data, grouped by vendor and product.

References

LinkTags
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103817 Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697 Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1188 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1191 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1201 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1203 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1205 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1206 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1270 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1278 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1721 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1722 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1723 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1724 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1974 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1975 Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0 Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-14 Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/ Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03857en_us Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03915en_us Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3644-1/ Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3691-1/ Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4185 Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4225 Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.html PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103817 Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697 Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1188 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1191 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1201 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1203 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1205 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1206 Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1270 Third Party Advisory

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Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database (record CVE-2018-2794), CISA KEV, FIRST EPSS (scores of 2026-10-03). This page is refreshed as NVD updates the record.