Vulnerability identifier: #VU10140

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2641

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a flaw in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded AWT component. A remote attacker can modify data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 8u151 - 8u152, 9.0.1, 7u161, 6u171

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html

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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.