CVE-2018-3169: Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: ...

Description

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u191, 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover 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 (in Java SE 8), 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 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

4.01%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Oracle	Jdk	1.7.0	Update191
Oracle	Jdk	1.8.0	Update181
Oracle	Jdk	11.0.0	—
Oracle	Jre	1.7.0	Update191
Oracle	Jre	1.8.0	Update181
Oracle	Jre	11.0.0	—
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 Eus	7.6	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	6.0	—
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	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	18.04	—
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.10	—
Hp	Xp7 Command View	< 8.6.3-00	—

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105587Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041889Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2942Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2943Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3000Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3001Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3002Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3003Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3350Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3409Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3521Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3533Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3534Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3671Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3672Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3779Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3852Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-10Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03952en_usThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3804-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3824-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4326Third Party Advisory
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105587Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041889Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2942Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2943Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3000Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3001Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3002Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3003Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3350Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3409Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3521Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3533Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3534Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3671Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3672Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3779Third Party Advisory
https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3852Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00026.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-10Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20181018-0001/Third Party Advisory
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03952en_usThird Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3804-1/Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3824-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4326Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 17, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3169?

Vulnerability in the Java SE, Java SE Embedded component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Hotspot). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 7u191, 8u182 and 11; Java SE Embedded: 8u181. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java SE, Java SE Embedded. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, Java SE Embedded, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover 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 (in Java SE 8), 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 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-2018-3169?

CVE-2018-3169 has a CVSS score of 8.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3169?

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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