Vulnerability identifier: #VU14322

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-2952

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

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

Vendor: Oracle

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.

The weakness exists due to unknown flaw. A remote attacker can cause a partial denial of service under unspecified conditions.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

JRockit: r28.3.18

Java SE Embedded: 8u171

Oracle Java SE: 10.0.1, 8u172, 7u181, 6u191

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External links
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.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.