CVE-2018-2811

Name: CVE-2018-2811
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-19T02:29:04.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.7/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-2811 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.7/10 on the CVSS scale. Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Install). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u162 and 10. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Install). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 8u162 and 10. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE executes to compromise Java SE. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE. Note: Applies to installation process on client deployment of Java. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update162
Oracle	Jdk	10	—
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update162
Oracle	Jre	10	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0	—
Schneider-Electric	Struxureware Data Center Expert	< 7.6.0	—

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103810Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-14Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2018-3678067.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103810Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040697Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1202Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1204Third Party Advisory
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-14Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 19, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2811?

How severe is CVE-2018-2811?

CVE-2018-2811 has a CVSS score of 7.7/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2811?

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Source: NVD / NIST