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5.3

Java Software Crash Risk Due to Unapproved Access

CVE-2018-2796 · published 8 years ago
Summary

Some versions of Java software can be crashed by an attacker who sends malicious data through the internet, potentially disrupting its operation. This issue affects multiple versions of Java used on both client and server computers. To protect your system, update your Java software to the latest version.

What to do
  • Update schneider-electric struxureware_data_center_expert to version 7.6.0 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
oracle jdk 1.7.0
1.8.0
10
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jdk:1.7.0:update171:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle jre 1.7.0
1.8.0
10
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jre:1.7.0:update171:*:*:*:*:*:*
oracle jrockit r28.3.17
cpe:2.3:a:oracle:jrockit:r28.3.17:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat satellite 5.6
5.7
5.8
cpe:2.3:a:redhat:satellite:5.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_desktop 6.0
7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_server 6.0
7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus 7.6
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_server_eus 7.5
7.6
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_server_tus 7.6
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
redhat enterprise_linux_workstation 6.0
7.0
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
debian debian_linux 8.0
9.0
cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
canonical ubuntu_linux 14.04
16.04
17.10
cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:*
hp xp7_command_view All versions
cpe:2.3:a:hp:xp7_command_view:*:*:*:*:advanced:*:*:*
schneider-electric struxureware_data_center_expert < 7.6.0
cpe:2.3:a:schneider-electric:struxureware_data_center_expert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Concurrency). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embed...
Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Concurrency). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u171, 8u162 and 10; Java SE Embedded: 8u161; JRockit: R28.3.17. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit. Note: Applies to client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 5.3 (Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
5.3 Medium
Exploitation
7% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published19 Apr 2018
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen15 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2018-2796 · OSV
CVE-2018-2796 · NVD
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