CVE-2018-2794: Oracle Corporation Java vulnerability

CVE-2018-2794: Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security).

Vulnerability in the Java SE, JRockit component of Oracle Java SE (subcomponent: Security). Supported versions that are affected are Java SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10 and JRockit: R28.3.17. Difficult to exploit vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with logon to the infrastructure where Java SE, JRockit executes to compromise Java SE, JRockit. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Java SE, JRockit, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in takeover of Java SE, JRockit. 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 7.7 (Confidentiality, Integrity and Availability impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H).

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedOct 3, 2024, 20:18 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2018-2794 is a high-impact Oracle Java/JRockit security-component flaw. It is difficult to exploit and requires user interaction plus local access to infrastructure, but successful exploitation can take over Java/JRockit and affect dependent products. Prioritize environments still running the listed old Java versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy Java estates, older Linux packages, appliances, vendor products embedding Java, and systems still using Java Web Start, applets, or Java services processing external data. High for organizations with legacy Java still present. The vulnerability is not described as broadly exploited, but the impact is takeover of Java/JRockit, so remediation should be scheduled ahead of routine backlog items. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems running the affected Java SE and JRockit versions.; Apply applicable Oracle CPU or distribution vendor updates for affected Java packages.; Review third-party products that embed Java and follow their vendor advisories..

Prepared: Jun 7, 2026, 13:40 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record

Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Apr 19, 2018, 02:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Source materials

CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
RHSA-2018:1278CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
DSA-4185CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
RHSA-2018:1975CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://support.hpe.com/hpsc/doc/public/display?docLocale=en_US&docId=emr_na-hpesbst03857en_usCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
GLSA-201903-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO
DSA-4225CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN
RHSA-2018:1724CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1203CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
USN-3644-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
RHSA-2018:1723CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20180419-0001/CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2018:1201CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
RHSA-2018:1204CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1722CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1974CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1205CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1721CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
USN-3691-1CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_UBUNTU
RHSA-2018:1202CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1191CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1188CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT
RHSA-2018:1206CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT

Affected products

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VendorProductVersion / packageStatus

Oracle CorporationJavaJava SE: 6u181, 7u171, 8u162, 10, JRockit: R28.3.17Listed

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