CVE-2018-3259

Name: CVE-2018-3259
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-10-17T01:31:27.307+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-3259 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18c. EPSS estimates a 3.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Vulnerability in the Java VM component of Oracle Database Server. Supported versions that are affected are 11.2.0.4, 12.1.0.2, 12.2.0.1 and 18c. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via multiple protocols to compromise Java VM. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java VM. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 9.8 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.43%

87.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Oracle	Database Server	11.2.0.4
Oracle	Database Server	12.1.0.2
Oracle	Database Server	12.2.0.1
Oracle	Database Server	18c

References

http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105648Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105648Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041890Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-3259?

How severe is CVE-2018-3259?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-3259 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-3259?

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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Source: NVD / NIST