Vulnerability identifier: #VU81418

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1517

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
IBM Java SDK
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: IBM Corporation

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error. A remote attacker can trigger denial of service conditions via specially crafted String data

Mitigation
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability..

Vulnerable software versions

IBM Java SDK: All versions

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External links
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105117
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713
http://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141681

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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.