CVE-2018-2942: Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181 and 8u17...

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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 client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update181
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update172
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/104781Broken 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/104781Broken 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-2018-2942?

Vulnerability in the Java SE component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Windows DLL). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u181 and 8u172. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols 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 client and server deployment of Java. This vulnerability can be exploited through sandboxed Java Web Start applications and sandboxed Java applets. It can also be exploited by supplying data to APIs in the specified Component without using sandboxed Java Web Start applications or sandboxed Java applets, such as through a web service. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 8.3 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

How severe is CVE-2018-2942?

CVE-2018-2942 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-2942?

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.