CVE-2018-2938: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8...

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. 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: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.94%

77.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	1.6.0	Update191
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update181
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update172
Oracle	Jre	1.6.0	Update191
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	Update181
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update172
Netapp	Active Iq Unified Manager	All versions	—
Netapp	Cloud Backup	All versions	—
Netapp	E-Series Santricity Os Controller	>= 11.0, <= 11.70.1	—
Netapp	E-Series Santricity Storage Manager	All versions	—
Netapp	Oncommand Insight	All versions	—
Netapp	Oncommand Unified Manager	All versions	—
Netapp	Oncommand Workflow Automation	All versions	—
Netapp	Plug-In For Symantec Netbackup	All versions	—
Netapp	Snapmanager	All versions	—
Netapp	Steelstore Cloud Integrated Storage	All versions	—
Netapp	Storage Replication Adapter For Clustered Data Ontap	>= 9.7	—
Netapp	Vasa Provider For Clustered Data Ontap	>= 9.7	—
Netapp	Virtual Storage Console	>= 9.7	—

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104774Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302Broken Link
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2018-4258247.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104774Broken Link
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041302Broken Link
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180726-0001/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-2938?

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Java DB). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u191, 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE. 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: This vulnerability can only be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using Untrusted Java Web Start applications or Untrusted Java applets, such as through a web service. CVE-2018-2938 addresses CVE-2018-1313. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.0 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

How severe is CVE-2018-2938?

CVE-2018-2938 has a CVSS score of 9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2938?

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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