CVE-2018-1656

Name: CVE-2018-1656
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-20T21:29:01.293+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.51%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-1656 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The IBM Java Runtime Environment's Diagnostic Tooling Framework for Java (DTFJ) (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0 , 7.0, and 8.0) does not protect against path traversal attacks when extracting compressed dump files. IBM X-Force ID: 144882.. EPSS estimates a 4.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The IBM Java Runtime Environment's Diagnostic Tooling Framework for Java (DTFJ) (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 6.0 , 7.0, and 8.0) does not protect against path traversal attacks when extracting compressed dump files. IBM X-Force ID: 144882.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.51%

90.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Sdk	6.0
Ibm	Sdk	7.0
Ibm	Sdk	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
Oracle	Enterprise Manager Base Platform	13.2.0.0.0
Oracle	Enterprise Manager Base Platform	13.3.0.0.0

References

http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105118Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041765Third 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/144882VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=ibm10719653Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105118Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041765Third 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/144882VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 20, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-1656?

How severe is CVE-2018-1656?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-1656 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-1656?

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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Source: NVD / NIST