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CVE-2018-1417: Under certain circumstances, a flaw in the J9 JVM (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1 and 8.0) allows unt...

Under certain circumstances, a flaw in the J9 JVM (IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1 and 8.0) allows untrusted code running under a security manager to elevate its privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 138823.

HighCVSS 8.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a privilege-escalation flaw in IBM’s J9 Java runtime. If an organization runs IBM SDK, Java Technology Edition 7.1 or 8.0 and allows untrusted Java code under a Security Manager, that code may gain elevated privileges. The impact is high, but the sources describe constrained conditions. Exposure is most likely where IBM J9-based Java 7.1 or 8.0 runtimes execute untrusted code with a Security Manager. Check direct IBM SDK installs, bundled application runtimes, and vendor-distributed Java packages referenced by Red Hat or IBM advisories. Treat this as a high-priority legacy runtime exposure. It is most urgent for platforms that run untrusted Java code, plugins, or tenant-controlled workloads. Systems using unaffected Java runtimes or not using IBM SDK 7.1/8.0 are lower priority after verification. Mitigation focus: Identify all IBM SDK Java Technology Edition 7.1 and 8.0 deployments.; Review IBM and Red Hat advisories for fixed runtime packages.; Upgrade or replace affected IBM J9 runtimes according to vendor guidance..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
8.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Official CVE source material

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
4Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
8.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N2.25.9Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

8.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2018-1417Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/A:H/AC:H/AV:N/C:H/I:H/PR:N/S:U/UI:N

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
IBMSDK, Java Technology Edition7.1, 8.0Listed
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