CVE-2018-1417
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 2.23%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1417 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Under certain circumstances, a flaw in the J9 JVM (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1 and 8.0) allows untrusted code running under a security manager to elevate its privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138823.. EPSS estimates a 2.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Under certain circumstances, a flaw in the J9 JVM (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1 and 8.0) allows untrusted code running under a security manager to elevate its privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138823.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Java Sdk | 6.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Java Sdk | 6.1.0.0 |
| Ibm | Java Sdk | 7.0.0.0 |
| Ibm | Java Sdk | 7.1.0.0 |
| Ibm | Java Sdk | 8.0.0.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103216Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040403Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138823VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012965Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103216Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040403Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/138823VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=swg22012965Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1417?
Under certain circumstances, a flaw in the J9 JVM (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1 and 8.0) allows untrusted code running under a security manager to elevate its privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138823.
How severe is CVE-2018-1417?
CVE-2018-1417 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1417?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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