CVE-2018-1656
HIGHCVSS 7.4/10EPSS 4.51%
Last modified
CVE-2018-1656 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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
CVSS:3.0/A:N/AC:L/AV:N/C:N/I:H/PR:N/S:C/UI:R/E:U/RC:C/RL:O
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-1656?
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.
How severe is CVE-2018-1656?
CVE-2018-1656 has a CVSS score of 7.4/10 (HIGH severity). 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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