Vulnerability identifier: #VU11946

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2783

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Oracle Java SE
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Java SE Embedded
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
JRockit
Server applications / Web servers

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information and write arbitrary files on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can create, delete or modify critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data and gain unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 6u181, 7u161, 8u152

Java SE Embedded: 8u152

JRockit: r28.3.17

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.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.