Vulnerability identifier: #VU11957

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2814

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE due to improper security restrictions. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Oracle Java SE: 8u162, 10, 6u181, 7u171

Java SE Embedded: 8u161

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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.