CVE-2018-2602: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: I18n). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u1...

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: I18n). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, Java SE Embedded executes to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.64%

45.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	1.6.0	Update171
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update161
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update152
Oracle	Jdk	9.0.1	—
Oracle	Jre	1.6.0	Update171
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	Update161
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update152
Oracle	Jre	9.0.1	—
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 Server Aus	7.4	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.4	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0	—
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	17.10	—
Schneider-Electric	Struxureware Data Center Expert	< 7.6.0	—
Hp	Xp Command View	>= 8.6.2-01	—
Hp	Xp P9000 Command View	>= 8.6.2-01	—
Hp	Xp7 Command View	>= 8.6.2-01	—

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102642Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0095Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0100Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0115Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0349Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0351Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0352Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0458Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0521Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1812Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03911en_usThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3613-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3614-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4144Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4166Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujan2018-3236628.htmlPatch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102642Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040203Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0095Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0099Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0100Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0115Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0349Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0351Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0352Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0458Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0521Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1463Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1812Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00003.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180117-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03911en_usThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3613-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3614-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4144Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4166Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 18, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2602?

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: I18n). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u171, 7u161, 8u152 and 9.0.1; Java SE Embedded: 8u151. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, Java SE Embedded executes to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Java SE, Java SE Embedded accessible data and unauthorized ability to cause a partial denial of service (partial DOS) of Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Note: This vulnerability applies to Java deployments, typically in clients running sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, that load and run untrusted code (e.g., code that comes from the internet) and rely on the Java sandbox for security. This vulnerability does not apply to Java deployments, typically in servers, that load and run only trusted code (e.g., code installed by an administrator). CVSS 3.0 Base Score 4.5 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L).

How severe is CVE-2018-2602?

CVE-2018-2602 has a CVSS score of 4.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.64% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2602?

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.