Improper input validation in openjdk8 (Alpine package)
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2018-3183 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
openjdk8 (Alpine package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Alpine Linux Development Team |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Improper input validation
EUVDB-ID: #VU33712
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3183
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper input validation
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Scripting component in JRockit. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code.
MitigationInstall update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsopenjdk8 (Alpine package): 8.181.13-r0
External linkshttp://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=0905d093856a9727b68783a3fe9cea30f5d86fcc
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=d7f33f856ada4bcdb7fc556e53404e7e5c97abe1
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=813a6e811df47ec9eb24129eee3d1ef560a53a84
http://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=95b6385e634240fec0b4445221f22915c7fdc384
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
