Is CVE-2018-2637 being actively exploited?

It is not currently in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploitation probability is 5%.

What products does CVE-2018-2637 affect?

Tracked products affected include Ubuntu. Check the version you run to see whether it is affected.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2637?

Apply the vendor fix promptly. An official patch or advisory is available. Upgrade affected products to a fixed version.

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CVE-2018-2637

Q: What is CVE-2018-2637?

CVE-2018-2637 is a high-severity software vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4. Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JMX). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151; JRockit: R28.3.16. Difficult

HIGH severity · CVSS 7.4

7.4CVSS HIGH

Summary

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: JMX). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151; JRockit: R28.3.16. Difficult to exploit 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 creation, deletion or modification access to critical data or all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data as well as unauthorized access to critical data or complete access to all Java SE, Java SE Embedded, JRockit accessible data. Note: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.4 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N).

Impact & exploitability

Attack vectorNetwork

Attack complexityHigh

Privileges requiredNone

User interactionNone

Confidentiality impactHigh

Integrity impactHigh

Availability impactNone

Exploit probability (EPSS)5%

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products we track (1)

Ubuntu

Recommendation

Apply the vendor fix promptly. Open any affected product above for its exact safe version.

Official patch: http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.html ↗

CVE-2018-2637

Summary

Impact & exploitability

Affected products we track (1)

Recommendation

Additional information