Improper input validation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2018-3157

 

Improper input validation in Oracle Java SE - CVE-2018-3157

Published: August 4, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU33717
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-3157
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Sound component in Java SE. A remote non-authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive information.


Affected software

Oracle Java SE
Opensuse
EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance

How to mitigate CVE-2018-3157

Install updates from vendor's website.

EMC Integrated Data Protection Appliance - update to 2.3

External References

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