CVE-2018-1517
MEDIUMCVSS 5.9/10EPSS 3.98%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1517 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data. IBM X-Force ID: 141681.. EPSS estimates a 3.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data. IBM X-Force ID: 141681.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:N/I:N/PR:N/S:U/UI:N/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 6 | Service Refresh 16 |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 6.0 | — |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 6r1 | Service Refresh 8 |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 7 | Service Refresh 10 |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 7.0 | — |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 7r1 | Service Refresh 4 |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 8 | Service Refresh 5 |
| Ibm | Software Development Kit | 8.0 | — |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.6 | — |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.7 | — |
| Redhat | Satellite | 5.8 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 | — |
References
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105117Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141681VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105117Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2568Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2569Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2575Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2576Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2712Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2713Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/141681VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1517?
A flaw in the java.math component in IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0, 7.0, and 8.0 may allow an attacker to inflict a denial-of-service attack with specially crafted String data. IBM X-Force ID: 141681.
How severe is CVE-2018-1517?
CVE-2018-1517 has a CVSS score of 5.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-1517?
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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